I have read that sometimes a gyno will want to do a rectal exam...
Why? What purpose does it serve, and how common is it to have one done?
2007-11-24 10:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Most gynecologists do not do a rectal exam on a young woman unless they suspect that something is wrong or unless the patient asks. When they do a rectal exam (mostly on older women) it is to feel the back of the ovaries and uterus to see if they feel any masses such as a cyst.
In older women the exam must be done annually.
2007-11-24 10:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am 44 years old and have never been ask to be the recipient of this exam.
I wouldn't think it is very common. If it were a hemorrhoid issue I would think the Gynecologist would refer you to a Proctologist.
2007-11-24 10:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lois 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they do that, they are searching for hemorrhoids.
I am in my 30s and have only had it happen once
2007-11-24 10:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by ms.gooberface 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋