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GYN exams
You will be asked to undress, put on a gown and cover your legs with a special sheet in the examination room.
Each of the following should be completed by the clinician. A brief general physical exam
your neck (thyroid), your heart, blood pressure will be examined and questions about your general
health will be asked.
A breast exam
your breasts will be felt by your clinician for lumps or unusual soreness your clinician will
teach you how to do a monthly self breast exam yourself if you donot have knowledge.
You will be asked to lie back on the table put your feet in the stirrups, and
relax your knees. Your outer genitals will be examined for any changes or abnormalities, and
(when you are ready) gently insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina. During this part of the exam,
breathing deeply and focusing on relaxing your pelvic muscles will increase your comfort. It will create a sensation of
"fullness", as the speculum opens portion of the gynecological exam. Inform the clinician if its paonful. for women to feel
more in control of their bodies and to help them relax during the pelvic Kegel exercises are recommended
portion of the gynecological exam.
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