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 ...

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 ...