A pelvic examination, also pelvic exam, is a physical examination of the female pelvic organs.
Broadly, it can be divided into the external examination and internal examination.
It is also called "Bimanual Exam" & "Manual Uterine Palpation".
Read more about Pelvic Examination: External Examination, Discomfort, Informed Consent, See Also
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