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How to avoid pelvic exam during wellness physical at corporate?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

Answered 3/22/2012

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