A pelvic exam involves physically and visually examining the female reproductive and sexual organs. It allows a doctor to look for signs of infection and illness. Doctors often perform pelvic exams to ...

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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new clinical guidelines recommending against screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women. The college describes the ...

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 ...