A pelvic exam is a way for doctors to look for signs of illness in certain organs in a woman's body. The word "pelvic" refers to the pelvis. The exam is used to look at a woman's:

 

⦁ Vulva (external genital organs)

 

⦁ Uterus (the womb)

 

⦁ Cervix (opening from the vagina to the uterus)

 

⦁ Fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs to the womb)

 

⦁ Ovaries (organs that produce eggs)

 

⦁ Bladder (the sac that holds urine)

 

⦁ Rectum (the chamber that connects the colon to the anus)

 

 

The gynaecological examination includes:

 

⦁ Consultation with gynaecologist

 

⦁ Examination of breast and lymph nodes

 

⦁ Ultrasound examination

 

⦁ PAP smear for cancer prevention and cytological examination of the sample

 

 

What Tests Are Taken During the Pelvic Exam?

 

A sample of cells may be taken as part of regular test called a Pap smear, or Pap test, to screen for cervical cancer or cells that look like they might lead to cancer. The sample is placed in a solution and sent to a lab where it is examined. Tests also may be taken to screen for sexually transmitted diseases.