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A pelvic examination, also pelvic exam, is a physical examination of the female pelvic organs.
Broadly, it can be divided into the external examination and internal examination.
A chaperone is appropriate under some circumstances.[1]
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External examination
- examination of anatomy
- skin lesions
Internal examination
Use of speculum[2] to locate external cervical os. Examination for foreign bodies.
Manoeuvres
- test for cervical motion tenderness, as classically seen in pelvic inflammatory disease
- palpation of adnexal structures
- cervical swabs
- vaginal swabs
- pap smear
References
- ^ "Examination of the Female Pelvis". Retrieved on 2007-12-09.
- ^ "Pelvic exam - MayoClinic.com". Retrieved on 2007-12-09.
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