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Re: Are exams given by female gyns different? From: anonymous@obgyn.net Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:44:58 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Angie: "mid-cylce bleeding" Previous message: K's: "Menopause/depression" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Are exams given by female gyns different?" Next in thread: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Are exams given by female gyns different?" At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >I guess what I really want to know is if it is against any of the gyn >"rules" to touch a womens clitorus-whether you are male or female gyn. >Isn't that a purely sexual part of the anatomy? What health risks could >be involved? It is not against the rules to touch the clitoris, but it is usually not necessary to touch it during the course of a normal exam. There are several medical conditions where the doctor might need to touch the clitoris, but generally visual inspection is sufficient if the appearance is normal. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional. Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Next message: Angie: "mid-cylce bleeding" Previous message: K's: "Menopause/depression" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Are exams given by female gyns different?" Next in thread: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Are exams given by female gyns different?"

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