Tag Archives: STD’s

ACOG Committee Agrees No Pelvic Examination Necessary for STD Testing

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

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Women do not need to undergo humiliating examinations in order to test for sexually transmitted diseases.  Urine testing and/or self-collected vaginal swabs are acceptable alternatives to an internal exam.  The American College of Physicians and Surgeons (ACOG) Committee Opinion states … Continue reading →

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Battle Brewing Over Pointless Pelvic Exams

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

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There is a hidden battle brewing within the medical community about the misuse of  physicians’ valuable time.  Three female Doctors have come together to write a compelling journal article showing how the significant amount of time physicians spend conducting pelvic … Continue reading →

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A Pelvic Exam is Not Necessary to Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

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There is a growing number of women who are declining routine pap tests and pelvic exams, but Doctors have found a way around this.  Doctors are now promoting yearly sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing together with a pelvic exam they … Continue reading →

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