In addition to performing a standard gynecologic exam, clinicians should assess patients for evidence of POP. Lower urinary tract infection can cause urgency, frequency, and nocturia, mimicking urge incontinence or interstitial cystitis. Documentation of PVR volume with ultrasound bladder scanning is a ...
Breast and pelvic examinations are an important part of the complete physical examination of a female patient. Unfor- tunately, performing this type of exam may be anxiety- or fear-provoking for the novice learner. These areas of the body are sensitive, and a student's own lack of knowledge...
In addition to performing a standard gynecologic exam, clinicians should assess patients for evidence of POP. Lower urinary tract infection can cause urgency, frequency, and nocturia, mimicking urge incontinence or interstitial cystitis. Documentation of PVR volume with ultrasound bladder scanning is a...
A pelvic exam, also referred to as a gynecological or well-woman exam, is a routine examination conducted by healthcare providers to assess a woman’s reproductive system. It comprises two main components: the external examination of the genitals and the internal examination of the vagina and ce...
Patients with lower abdominal or suprapubic tenderness documented during physical examination were categorized as "possi ble PID" if PID was not ruled out because (1) there was no or incomplete pelvic exam documentation and (2) no other medical diagnosis could account for tenderness. A descriptive...
Dives into the clinical approach for general pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and endometriosis stress the need for thorough interview, history documentation, and detailed physical exam findings. If these parameters fail to give a clear explanation of the etiology, other techniques may be useful to elicit ...