In a statement issued yesterday, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — which recommends
an annual pelvic exam for women over 21 — announced that it would review the draft recommendation and consider whether there is a need to update its guidelines.
Your caregiver will also check your IUD at
your annual pelvic exam.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists disagreed, sticking to its own recommendation of
annual pelvic exams for all women ages 21 and over.
Experts stress that
annual pelvic exams may still be appropriate even though Pap tests will be performed less frequently.
Not exact matches
A complete
annual exam may include: full physical, breast
exam,
pelvic exam and pap, lab work, STI testing, and supplementation recommendations.
Your fertility work - up will also include a
pelvic and breast
exam, similar to what you would experience at your
annual gynecologic
exam.
(ENDO STOCK / FOTOLIA) A clinical breast
exam (CBE) is a hands - on examination of both breasts that every ob - gyn or family doctor should provide during a woman's
annual visit for a
pelvic exam and Pap smear.
While you can discuss with your doctor whether or not you should have a
pelvic exam, «It's very important to come in for an
annual visit no matter what,» Dr. Dweck emphasizes.
Well - person visits are also called gynecological
exams,
pelvic exams, or
annual exams.
Well - woman visits are also called gynecological
exams,
pelvic exams, or
annual exams.