A rectovaginal examination is a manual physical examination of the rectum and the vagina. While it is not generally a ...

Yes, you can have a Pap smear exam on your period. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical ...

Prior to the vote on the Senate floor, Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, one of the bill’s cosponsors, said the bill will ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Heavy menstrual bleeding (previously called menorrhagia) or abnormal bleeding ...

During the pelvic examination, your doctor looks and feels for anything that doesn't feel normal. They might refer you for more tests or treatment if they find anything abnormal. Your doctor uses a ...

Who Should Get a Digital Rectal Exam? You may need a digital rectal exam if you have rectal bleeding, abdominal or pelvic pain or a change in bowel habits. But studies have shown there is little ...

After Sarah Wright underwent a traumatic pelvic exam at UW Health, she started the effort to create a bill to prevent others ...

Also, the author of the chapter on abnormal bleeding left out saline ... the chapter on the basic pelvic exam is not basic enough. At medical education conferences I attend, I am regularly ...