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Examining and Testing for STI's

Bimanual examination

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Bimanual examination

A bimanual examination should always be performed in women presenting with complaints of the lower abdomen or pelvis and at every well woman check-up or annual examination. In cases of pelvic pain, a pelvic examination should be undertaken whether or not the patient is menstruating.

photo reproduced with the permission of Dr. Marc Steben