The pelvic exam is performed using the lower blade of a Graves speculum. The speculum is placed on the posterior wall of the vagina, and the anterior wall is evaluated for mucosal atrophy ...

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MDThe vagina anatomy varies in size, shape, color, or moisture. For instance, your ...

Simply defined, a cystocele is a protrusion of the bladder into the vagina due to defects in pelvic support (Fig ... cystocele," can be seen on physical exam as a loss of the superior lateral ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MDMedically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD The uterus is a muscular pelvic organ ...

Who Should Get a Digital Rectal Exam? You may need a digital rectal exam if you have rectal bleeding, abdominal or pelvic pain or a change in bowel habits. But studies have shown there is little ...