Question 1

What can cause extreme pain during pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

Atrophic vaginitis, vaginal stenosis, vulvodynia, vestibulitis, vaginismus, sexual trauma, physical abuse, lack of lubrication...

Question 2

Extreme pain during pelvic exams from smallest speculum (3x) ; three different doctors. no bleeding but painful urinating after.

Accepted Answer

Introducing a speculum to a tight vagina can be very uncomfortable and inflamation of tissues could cause some mild symtpoms afterwards.

Question 3

I am so worried i have pid but my dr seems to think im fine since i wasnt in a lot of pain during pelvic exam. constant lower abdominal pressure???

Accepted Answer

Typically PID causes a lot of pain during the exam with movement of the cervix. Also causes fever, flu-like symptoms, vaginal discharge. Confirm that STD testing was done during your exam.

Question 4

How can i relax during pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

First and foremost, know that you are in charge. You need to voice your concerns and fears with your MD. He or she should then be able to talk you through it. Keep breathing, otherwise you will tense up and make it more uncomfortable.

Question 5

What happens during a female pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

A pelvic exam is an uncomfortable part of being a woman. The goal of the pelvic exam is to look at the vulva, vagina and cervix, and ensure there are no problems. That is done with a speculum. The uterus and ovaries are then palpated to evaluate for any large masses. The entire exam is usually less than 5 min.

Question 6

Please explain what happends during a pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

You and your doctor will chat about why you are there.   If an exam is needed, a small speculum is inserted into the vagina.  Swabs of the cervix and other samples will be taken.  Your doc may need to insert a gloved finger to check the uterus and ovaries.  Its very quick and you are done.  Best wishes!

Question 7

During pelvic exam found non specific fluid in pelvic what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Usual nothing.  Small amounts of fluid in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity) are normal. It also can be from a ruptured physiologic cyst.

Question 8

Do you have a rectal exam during a pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

With rare exceptions, i recommend a rectal exam with the pelvic exam.  It allows the doctor to feel behind the uterus making it easier to detect ovarian cysts or nodularity of endometriosis,  in women over 40, it provides an exam of the rectum which can show occult polyps or even cancers.  I feel the rectal exam adds to the completeness of the pelvic exam allowing a true clean bill of health.

Question 9

How to avoid pelvic exam during wellness physical at corporate?

Accepted Answer

Get the pelvic.  It doesn't hurt. Why risk cancer?

Question 10

Can't seem to relax during pelvic exam. get really tense and makes whole thing painful and stressful. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

First off - let the medical provider know that you are uncomfortable.  Second, breath in deeply through the nose, fill the lungs and hold for a count of five before slowly exhaling through an open mouth. Repeat x 12.

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Extreme pain during pelvic exams from smallest speculum (3x) ; three different doctors. no bleeding but painful urinating after.

I am so worried i have pid but my dr seems to think im fine since i wasnt in a lot of pain during pelvic exam. constant lower abdominal pressure???

How can i relax during pelvic exam?

What happens during a female pelvic exam?

Please explain what happends during a pelvic exam?

During pelvic exam found non specific fluid in pelvic what does this mean?

Do you have a rectal exam during a pelvic exam?

How to avoid pelvic exam during wellness physical at corporate?

Can't seem to relax during pelvic exam. get really tense and makes whole thing painful and stressful. what can i do?

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