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Question 1

What are indications for pelvic examination?

Answer 1

To assess pathology related to external genitalia, vaginal walls, cervix, uterus and adnexa

To perform e.g. high vaginal or endocervical swabs, cervical cytology, insertion of IUCD

In labour to assess dilatation of cervix, rupture of membranes and to assess progress in labour

Question 2

Relative contraindications to bimanual/vaginal,speculum examination?

Answer 2

• Virgo intacta, painful conditions e.g. abscess, herpes
• Anatomical distortion e.g. female genital mutilation, lichen sclerosis, surgery

Question 3

Absolute contraindication in Vaginal Speculum Examination?

Answer 3

Antepartum haemorrhage due to Placenta Praevia

Question 4

What is the normal position of the uterus?

Answer 4

Anterverted Anteflexed