April 2, 2008

 Regular gynecological examinations (tests of your reproductive system) can help diagnose infections. Early diagnosis of a problem usually means it can be treated with fewer drugs or minor surgery.

There are two parts to a regular gynecological examination, and a rectal examination (an examination of the inside of your ass) may be done as well.

 

External visual examination: Your doctor examines the outside of your vulva (cunt) for lesions (such as herpes, genital warts, or any other evidence of infection.

 

Internal examination: While wearing latex gloves, your doctor will insert two fingers into your vagina and gently press the other hand on your abdomen (belly). If there is any swelling of your uterus (womb) or ovaries, this may feel uncomfortable or even painful. Discomfort or pain can indicate an infection. Next, your doctor may insert a plastic speculum into your vagina. The speculum keeps your vagina open and allows your doctor to do a Pap smear. A tiny brush and a wooden spatula are brushed gently over your cervix (the entrance to your uterus). Fluid and cells cling to the brush and spatula. The sample is sent to the lab for testing.

 Internal rectal examination: Although these exams are more commonly done for men, women may request them as well. Infections that usually appear inside your vagina can “travel” to your rectum (the inside of your ass). This is especially true of genital warts. The doctor will insert one gloved finger into your rectum

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