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Re: Slightly Different Question about Pelvic Exam and Pap Smears From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:47:58 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Cynthia: "Problems with orgasm" Previous message: Robin: "Re: EXTREME pelvic pain" In reply to: Anon.: "Slightly Different Question about Pelvic Exam and Pap Smears" At Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Anon. wrote: > >Although the common information about pap smears and pelvic exams >stresses pap smears yearly, I have also been told by health care workers >(and read some articles) to the effect that some women don't need pap >smears as often. > >Assuming this is true, is the same true of a pelvic exam? It seems to me >that the pelvic exam and pap smear serve different purposes. So do >women need to have pelvic exams every year, even if they only need pap >smears every 2-3 years, or at any other interval decided between >themselves and their doctor? Yearly Pelvic Exams are vital to check the ovaries, as you can develop ovarian cancer, which many times goes undiagnosed. Also, this is a good time for a breast exam by your MD as well as blood pressure, weight, blood work, etc. Don't skip the exam. They may not require a pap smear due to individual circumstances, but the pelvic is very important. -- Robin -- Robin I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment. No private emails, please. Next message: Cynthia: "Problems with orgasm" Previous message: Robin: "Re: EXTREME pelvic pain" In reply to: Anon.: "Slightly Different Question about Pelvic Exam and Pap Smears"

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