This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The first time I did a pelvic exam on a real ...

A pelvic exam checks your pelvic organs to find infections or medical issues. You may need a pelvic exam if you have unusual discharge or pelvic pain. Women 21 or older should have a pelvic exam every ...

It’s on the calendar. It’s coming soon. Your first gynecological exam. For some young women, this may be particularly anxiety-inducing. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones walks you through ...

"I want to consult an OB/GYN, but I'm anxious because I don't know what they'll do..."There are many people who feel this way.In gynecology, the tests performed vary depending on your symptoms and the ...

Credit: Getty Images A trauma-informed approach to pelvic examinations reduces patient anxiety by prioritizing autonomy, environmental adjustments, and clear communication. The female pelvic ...

For a woman who had spent the previous evening sprawled across an examining table, receiving what she estimated was her For a woman who had spent the previous evening sprawled across an examining ...

Good news, ladies. Pelvic exams may be getting a little more comfortable and a whole lot more accurate thanks to a newly patented tool out of Stanford University. The ePelvis is a truncated mannequin, ...

Have you been receiving an annual pelvic exam every year since you were 18, like me? Though it's no root canal or bone marrow transplant, pelvic exams are hardly comfortable or pleasant. Moreover, ...