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Journal of General Internal Medicine
Erschienen in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 6/2011

01.06.2011 | Reviews

The Challenging Pelvic Examination

verfasst von: Carol K. Bates, MD, Nina Carroll, MD, Jennifer Potter, MD

Erschienen in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Ausgabe 6/2011

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Abstract

While there is a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of Pap smears for cervical cancer screening and on screening for cervical gonorrhea and Chlamydia, there is sparse evidence to support other portions of the pelvic examination and little guidance on examination logistics. Maximizing comfort should be the goal; lubrication use and careful speculum selection and insertion can ease this intrusive procedure. This is particularly important in adolescent and menopausal women, sexual minorities, obese women, women with disabilities, and women with a history of trauma or prior instrumentation affecting the genitalia. We review the evidence and provide guidance to minimize physical and psychological discomfort with pelvic examination.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Challenging Pelvic Examination
verfasst von
Carol K. Bates, MD
Nina Carroll, MD
Jennifer Potter, MD
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Ausgabe 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Elektronische ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-010-1610-8

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