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I'm going for my annual physical soon and was wondering what a typical full male physical exam includes in detail. is there really a genital exam inluded?
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As a physician who taught physical diagnosis to 2nd year medical students for over 30 years I'm sad to say that many male & female physicians today don't examine the rectum or genitalia in their " complete" physical examinations. With an appropriate assistant in the exam room as a chaperone, we did.
Answered 2/10/2023
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Large variability in practice with genital exam being many times skipped for different reasons. In case specific symptoms or worries always a good idea to mention as a focused exam may be needed and can be scheduled for a different visit.
Answered 2/11/2023
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