Question 1

what is a pelvic exam?

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Genital(gentle)check: It is a gentle examination both with an instrument(specula) and digitally of the pelvic and surrounding structures conducted by a MD in his/her office to check for abnormalities. It often includes a pap smear to check to cervical cancer.

Question 2

why does my pelvic exam hurted ?

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Pelvic exam: A pelvic exam is an uncomfortable exam both physically and sometimes mentally for some patients. It should not cause pain. If it did you should take to the health care provider who did the exam to make sure that they know so they can look for the reason.

Question 3

how can i relax during pelvic exam?

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You're in charge: 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 4

will a pelvic exam hurt if i'm a virgin?

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Not usually: The first pelvic exam is usually more scary than painful.  If you have used a tampon, it should feel no more painful than that.  If not, it may be a strange sensation to have any touching in that area, but concentrating on letting your muscles go loose and letting your legs fall apart is helpful.  Your doctor will help explain what to expect to avoid any surprises.

Question 5

what happens during a female pelvic exam?

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A lot: 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

what should i expect for a first pelvic exam?

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Pelvic Exam: You should expect an examination of your pelvic area, vaginal exam, pap smear and other tests as needed.

Question 7

when i took my pelvic exam it hurted my pelvic?

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Pelvic exam: A pelvic exam is an uncomfortable exam both physically and sometimes mentally for some patients. It should not cause pain. If it did you should take to the health care provider who did the exam to make sure that they know.  They need to look for the reason.

Question 8

at what age should i receive my first pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

21: Previous guidelines recommended that every woman have a pelvic exam by the age of 21 or 3 years after the onset of sexual activity. However, newer recommendations omit the 3-year rule and simply state that women should have their exam by age 21.

Question 9

what can i expect when going in for a pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

Cancer check: A pap test looks for cervical cancer. The doctor will inserrt a speculum into the vagina to look at the cervix and take a sample of cervical cells to send to the lab.

Question 10

please explain what happends during a pelvic exam?

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Its quick: 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!

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