Pelvic Exams - I know I know, your favorite topic!
Okay, I get it. Who wants to listen to a podcast about pelvic exams? \xa0You! Why? Because they are so important in the workup of pelvic pain and sexual health concerns! \xa0You 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.\n\nThings you will learn:\n\nReasons that you need a pelvic exam with sexual dysfunction\n\nHow you can \u201csee\u201d estrogen status with a pelvic exam.\n\nClitoral phimosis is a thing! This can decrease orgasms.\n\nThe dry posterior vulva! Oh my!\n\nCT scans and MRI can\u2019t usually \u201csee\u201d pain.\n\nPelvic floor muscles - you can\u2019t see them but you can feel them on exam and if you reproduce the pain we have found a reason for pain.\n\nReasons for pain during sex (dyspareunia) can be found on a pelvic exam.\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices