Pelvic Exams - I know I know, your favorite topic!
Pelvic Exams - I know I know, your favorite topic!  
Podcast: You Are Not Broken
Published On: Sun Apr 05 2020
Description: Okay, I get it. Who wants to listen to a podcast about pelvic exams?  You! Why? Because they are so important in the workup of pelvic pain and sexual health concerns!  You will learn how I think about pelvic exams and how my exams are different than your "average" pap smear exams. I did the best I could to keep this one short and sweet! I hope it brings you value and understanding! - Dr. C. Things you will learn: Reasons that you need a pelvic exam with sexual dysfunction How you can “see” estrogen status with a pelvic exam. Clitoral phimosis is a thing! This can decrease orgasms. The dry posterior vulva! Oh my! CT scans and MRI can’t usually “see” pain. Pelvic floor muscles - you can’t see them but you can feel them on exam and if you reproduce the pain we have found a reason for pain. Reasons for pain during sex (dyspareunia) can be found on a pelvic exam. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices