Should You Do a Self-Exam of Your Vagina? As long as you're getting routine vaginal exams with Pap smears, you don't need to do vaginal self-exams. But you may want to check for any unusual changes if ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

Editor's Note: As defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a pelvic examination includes the external inspection of the genitalia urethra, vaginal, and anal region; a ...

Should postmenopausal women continue to undergo routine pelvic exams? Commentary from Risa Kagan, MD, NCMP. As a third-year medical student, my favorite chief resident counseled me to choose the area ...