Colorado Public Radio

We’ve Known For Years That Most Women Don’t Need Pelvic Exams Before 21. So Why Are Millions A Year Still Getting Them?

Do you have any unusual pain or discomfort? What medical problems do other members of your family have? These are just some of the questions young women may be asked at their annual wellness exam.
Los Angeles Times

States crack down on medical students practicing pelvic exams on unconscious patients

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new batch of states is looking to legislate the level of informed consent required for medical students to perform pelvic exams on unconscious patients for educational purposes.
Forbes

What To Expect During Your First Women’s Wellness Exam

Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H. Women’s Wellness / Reproductive Health / Acne / Adolescent Medicine Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder ...

Half of Women Will Develop Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Here Are the Signs

Even though POP can cause symptoms, like feeling a fullness in the vagina, pelvic pain or pressure, or bowel or urinary changes, POP isn’t always bothersome, Dr. Horner says. Just 3% to 6% of women ...
Endocrinology Advisor

ACOG Issues New Guidance on Endometriosis Evaluation and Diagnosis

The new guidance includes recommendations for MRI and transvaginal ultrasonography in the evaluation of suspected endometriosis.
Medscape

Still Happening: Pelvic Exams on Anesthetized Patients. Why?

The practice of medical students giving unconsented pelvic exams to women patients under anesthesia seems to be continuing, although recent new laws aim to change the situation. "When I was doing ...