The first pelvic examination: A rite of passage for the women. A qualitative study about French women.

Conclusion: Women requested for a general practitioner or a gynaecologist with a deeper understanding of a woman's experience to perform their first pelvic examination. We propose practical recommendations: the following 3 phases for the consultation: before the pelvic examination where the women and the practitioners may get to know one another; during the examination, which would involve the technical aspects and the associated procedures; and after the examination, where the patients and the practitioners review the experience and discuss prevention. PMID: 32401073 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of General Practice - Category: Primary Care Tags: Eur J Gen Pract Source Type: research