A member asked:

My former dr did a rectal exam on me while standing next to table resting my elbows on it i am a woman is that normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possible: That is a more common position to do male and prostate exam. But can be useful in female to allow anterior organs to fall forward- uterus etc. Supine or lateral are also common positions . The importance is to have a thorough exam whichever position.

Answered 2/6/2015

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