Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 30-year-old female. I am writing to seek information and guidance regarding pelvic examination, as I believe it is an essential aspect of women's health that I need to understand better. Could you please explain the primary purpose and importance of a pelvic examination in women's healthcare? What conditions or issues can it help detect or evaluate? At what age should women typically start having pelvic examinations, and how often should the examinations be scheduled? Are there any factors that may influence the recommended frequency of these examinations? Can you provide a detailed description of what to expect during a pelvic examination? What steps are involved in the procedure, and how long does it usually take? Is there any specific preparation required before a pelvic examination, such as fasting or avoiding certain activities or products? Should I be concerned about any potential discomfort during the examination? Kindly let me know.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.
It is good that you are aware of the examination and screening tests that need to be done. Pelvic examinations are necessary to diagnose any swelling, growth, or infection. Pelvic examinations are actually not frequently required if you do not have any symptoms like excessive bleeding, abdominal pain, or white discharge. With regard to screening, doing a PAP (Papanicolaou test) smear which is a swab test is important. If you do it once now, and if the report is normal, then you can do it annually. You can do the test if you are 21 years old or after you are sexually active.
It can be done routinely, and no fasting is required for this test. However, you can first empty your bladder and get it done, and the doctor will guide you on this.
I hope you got answers to all the queries that you had. Do let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you.
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