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What is a pelvic exam?

A pelvic exam is a way for doctors to look for signs of illness in certain organs in a woman's body. The word "pelvic" refers to the pelvis. The exam is used to look at a woman's:

  • Vulva (external genital organs)
  • Uterus (the womb)
  • Cervix (opening from the vagina to the uterus)
  • Fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs to the womb)
  • Ovaries (organs that produce eggs)
  • Bladder (the sac that holds urine)
  • Rectum (the chamber that connects the colon to the anus)

When Are Pelvic Exams Done?

Pelvic exams are performed:

  • During a yearly physical exam.
  • When a woman is pregnant.
  • When a doctor is checking for an infection (such as chlamydia, vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and others).
  • When a woman is having pain in her pelvic area or low back.
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