Gassing up at the gynecologic exam A nurse practitioner shares a tip for teaching students how to insert a speculum and locate the cervix. I precept in the obstetrics/gynecology clinic, and teaching ...

“For many women, seeing a gynecologist is not the most comfortable experience,” says board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Aliabadi. “But you should never feel unsafe or violated during a ...

Several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized during medical exams. Here's how to protect yourself. (Getty Images) It’s easy to view your doctor's office as a ...

Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H. Women’s Wellness / Reproductive Health / Acne / Adolescent Medicine Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder ...

The rectovaginal exam is not a particularly accurate screening exam. It is usually reserved for people who either have rectal or pelvic pain or are experiencing symptoms related to the genitourinary ...

Three days after the LA Times published a piece detailing years of complaints against USC’s sole full-time gynecologist, around 200 people had already contacted the university phone line and website ...

Do you feel anxious when you have to see a gynecologist? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. More than half of the women included in a 2009 study published in the journal Midwifery felt anxious or ...

A visit to the gynecologist nearest to you is an important part of a woman’s medical care. But more than other types of checkups, the exam puts patients in a vulnerable position of intimate scrutiny.

Factors associated with on-time regular screening among the Korean population eligible to be screened for gastric cancer: A nationwide retrospective cohort study based on National Cancer Screening ...

It’s easy to view your doctor's office as a safe space and, in the vast majority of situations, it is. But several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized by the ...