2948 Prospective, Single-Blinded Pilot Study: Bimanual Pelvic Examination Versus Pelvic Ultrasound Results in Symptomatic Women

To compare the results of bimanual pelvic exam (BPE) to Pelvic Ultrasound (PU) in symptomatic women. The American College of Physicians reported that 35% of women may experience pain, discomfort, embarrassment, or anxiety during a pelvic exam. This may serve as a barrier for women to seek medical care, which could potentially delay diagnosis. While prior studies show lack of evidence for routine BPE in asymptomatic women, its use in symptomatic women may also be limited.

Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - October 15, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: F Touchan, M Mamik, V Sarfoh, P Mackoul, N Danilyants, L van der Does, L Haworth Tags: Virtual Poster Session 3: Endometriosis (9:50 AM – 10:00 AM) 9:50 AM: STATION K Source Type: research