Everything you need to know about visiting the Ob-Gyn

by Denise Cumor

Denise has been involved in teaching 3rd year medical students the protocols & techniques of an Ob-Gyn examination. In this article she covers in detail all the things that are likely to happen during such an examination. It is an extremely helpful read that will encourage you to take a pro-active perspective during your visit to the Ob-Gyn and make the most of your time with the doctor.

Before the Examination

Visual Examination of the Breasts

Seated Examination

Palpation of the Breasts

Manual Mammogram

Lying Down Examination

Pelvic Examination

Speculum Examination

Bimanual Vaginal Abdominal Examination

Bimanual Rectovaginal Examination

After the Exam