Appointment Components
- Women of Excellence Buds
- Apr 22, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: May 6, 2020
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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a pelvic exam has 3 parts:
Looking at the vulva
Looking at the vagina and cervix with a speculum - The vagina is actually the inside of the vulva, not the outside. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. A speculum is a metal or plastic device which is inserted into the vaginal opening, and then used to widen this opening.
Checking the internal organs with a gloved hand. To check your internal organs, the doctor will place one or two gloved, lubricated fingers into the vagina and up to the cervix. The other hand will press on the abdomen from the outside.
This exam is to check for cancer, cysts, STDs, and other gynecological problems
This is a test very similar to the pelvic exam. During this exam, the doctor will use a speculum to look inside the vagina and cervix. They will then use a cotton swab (very long q-tip) to gently scrape cells from your cervix, which will be tested for precancerous and cancerous cells.
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