pre-college physical exam...rectal???

MomofaKnight
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:14:17 +0000

A rectal exam is part of a comprehensive physical exam. It also is an important part of a gyn exam.
To make it easier, just bear down a bit as the doc/NP begins to insert their finger, this will relax the anal spinchter and it will make the whole process more comfortable (sorry for the graphic detail)
It can be unpleasant but is an important part of assessing your total health