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 ...

Your healthcare provider will ask you a few questions about your sexual, medical, and family history and then perform a basic physical exam to check your overall health. For example, they will take ...

A pelvic exam involves physically and visually examining the female reproductive and sexual organs. It allows a doctor to look for signs of infection and illness. Doctors often perform pelvic exams to ...

National Women’s Health Week, which occurs annually beginning on Mother’s Day, brings focus to women’s health. Women have unique health needs—related to pregnancy, menopause and more—and are also ...

What exactly are doctors feeling for with their "hands" during a gynecological examination?We interviewed Dr. Mitsuhiko ...