Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A recent national survey revealed that almost 40% of women were at least ‘somewhat concerned’ about what would ...

There are certain doctor's appointments you have when you're sick, and then there are others that you have to make sure you're as healthy as you can be, even when you feel OK. The well-woman exam is ...

To Coincide with the Campaign's Launch, AHN to Introduce First-of-its Kind 'Panty Pouch' to OB-GYN Clinics for Patient Undergarments, Easing an Unspoken Worry for Many Patients It's estimated that up ...

It seems like a given that women should get a pelvic exam every year, right? Well, a surprising new research review and practice guideline suggests that it might actually not be a great idea.

One of the first purposes of an obstetrical ultrasound is to confirm that you are, in fact, pregnant. They can be performed at any time during your pregnancy, but the earliest that an embryo is ...

Anyone who has ever had been screened for cervical cancer, aka gotten a Pap smear, during a pelvic exam knows how uncomfortable it can be — and the speculum plays a key role in that. The ...