Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The speculum — the medical device used during pelvic exams — hasn't changed much in 170 years. (Getty Images; illustration: ...

Q: I saw the news about patient consent forms now being required for pelvic exams. What should I know before my next appointment? A: Exams of any sensitive area — which include pelvic exams in women, ...

Performing intimate exams under anesthesia (EUA) is a standard part of medical training. Yet, some researchers and opponents argue that pelvic and prostate exams too often occur without explicit ...

Credit: Getty Images There is limited research on chronic pelvic pain in men, which delays treatment for male patients experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. While both sexes can ...

Growing up, my mother and grandmother constantly told me that having kids changes your body in many ways. In addition to sagging breasts, baby weight and stretch marks, peeing your pants would become ...