Pelvic examination with speculum
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Pelvic examination with speculum
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The health professional inserts a vaginal speculum into the vagina, then gently spreads apart the vaginal walls. This allows the doctor to examine the inside of the vagina and the cervix.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 28, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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