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Pelvic examination

Pelvic examinations are normally carried out to help diagnose problems that include pelvic inflammatory disease and certain gynaecological cancers.

Before the examination | Urinalysis | Weight and blood pressure
Undress | Abdominal examination | External pelvic examination
Internal pelvic examination | Cervical smear test
Before the examination
Before the examination

If this is your first visit to the gynaecologist or if you are seeing a new doctor, you'll need to answer some questions about your medical history and lifestyle. It's important to answer all of the questions honestly and to talk to your doctor about your concerns.

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