Pelvic exam

A pelvic exam is a physical examination that is performed by a healthcare provider to evaluate a woman's reproductive organs. The exam is typically performed as a routine part of women's preventive health care, and it is used to screen for gynecological conditions such as cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other reproductive health issues. A medical test to feel the size and shape of the inside female organs to see if they are normal.

During a pelvic exam, the healthcare provider will visually inspect and physically palpate the external and internal reproductive organs, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The healthcare provider may also perform a Pap test during the exam, which involves collecting cells from the cervix to screen for abnormal cells that may be precancerous or cancerous.