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Study: Women’s vaginas don’t need yearly supervision after all

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

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Research-savvy women who avoid doctors and forgo birth control prescriptions in order to escape pelvic exam coercion have recently been handed additional evidence to support their decisions.  A study looking at the pros and cons of pelvic examinations found that … Continue reading →

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Why are doctors sticking their fingers into women’s vaginas?

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

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You might have wondered why doctors routinely perform bimanual exams (insertion of fingers into the vagina) during pelvic examinations. Well, if you asked your doctor for an explanation you might not get one because doctors themselves are a bit vague … Continue reading →

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