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A member asked:

Will they have to do a pelvic exam to see why my periods stop?

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Dr. Robert Biernbaum answered

Yes: In order to do a thorough examination of why you have stopped having your monthly cycles, a pelvic exam will be necessary.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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Sharp stabbing pain deep in vagina. Happens always right before period and stops after period starts. Sometimes happens randomly on BC (for anemia). Never been sexually active. Ultrasound of uterus and ovaries normal. Pelvic exam too painful to do?

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I have been referred to a gynae as a result of persistent pelvic pain. Should I change my appointment because of periods being due that day? Not sure if this will interefere with the exam. Same time I am in pain and anti-inflammatories don't help.

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