Re: pelvic / rectal exam
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 15:17:44 -0600 (CST)
You're in luck. We have a section devoted to just such questions on our
site. I think the name is Gyn 101.
Good luck.
HSM
At Fri, 9 Mar 2001, Kathleen wrote:
>
>Hallo everyone,
>
>I am a 19-year old German exchange student, presently living at Boston,
>MA.
>
>As it is time for my annual visit to the ob/gyn I would be grateful for
>some advise:
>
>What do I have to expect from a US pelvic exam?
>
>Will there be a rectal exam as I never had one home in Germany?
>
>Do I have to undress completely and do I have to prepare myself ( e.g.
>shaving)?
>
>Thank you for your understanding and help by posting or mailing.
>
>Yours
>Kathleen
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