gave me a rectal exam.Does that apply to females as well ?
2006-12-19 07:01:22 · 12 answers · asked by Shark 7 in Health ➔ Men's Health
This was a PROSTATE exam; it is normal for all males getting their physical.
Women do not have prostates, so no it doesn't apply!
Cheers!
2006-12-19 08:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes doctors do rectal exams on women, usually during their annual pap smear. The doctor is checking for hemorrhoids or polyps and will sometimes do a hemoccult test (hidden blood) if there is any stool in the rectum. I know, it doesn't sound too pleasant, but it is necessary.
2006-12-19 07:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by NurseDaphne 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never had a rectal exam, but I'm sure that there are some women with colon problems that probably get them...
2006-12-19 09:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by briden31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do but not at every annual checkup like with guys. If we complain about something or have a pre exsisting history they'll do it, or if a woman has recently had a baby. But please!!! I've never had a doctor go up my rectum and I'm a 24 year old that gets checked out every year.
2006-12-19 08:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a manner of speaking. The doctor was checking the size and softness of your prostate.
2006-12-19 09:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would expect that he used a latex glove.
2006-12-19 09:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Steamysteam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea women have this done also but for differnt reasons u got it for a prostate exam and to check for polyps
2006-12-19 10:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the doctor was checking your prostate, which females don't have. That was it.
2006-12-19 07:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't, only men. He was checking the prostrate.
2006-12-19 07:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by orca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...but not for the same reason....
2006-12-19 07:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by Mikey ~ The Defender of Myrth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋