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 ...

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 ...

Lately, millions have been Googling for information about pelvic floor dysfunction. And it's no wonder. After menopause, around 50% of women develop symptoms that can be minor (peeing a bit when we ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year millions of women trek to their gynecologist or other healthcare provider and reluctantly climb into the stirrups. Though no one particularly likes a pelvic exam, most women put up with the ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...