Recent news reports have mentioned that the
American College of Physicians (ACP) have challenged the need for women for have
annual pelvic exams when they are healthy and not pregnant. Health Briefs takes
a look at their findings.
The ACP conducted studies between 1946 and 2014
that found that there were more risks when women had annual pelvic exams such as
false positives for cancer and STDs. This creates unnecessary procedures and can
result in physical and psychological harm for the patient. In a review published
in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the journal of the American College
Health Briefs suggests women seek the advice of
their regular gynecologist as a review of the family history should be taken
into account. Regular screenings can find fibroids and tumors which may or may
not be detrimental to the patient’s health. If there is no family history of cancer, and
if the patient is not pregnant, it is possible to skip the full annual exam. If
there are questions, schedule a consultation with the doctor and do not rely on
the word from those who answer the phone. It is the doctor whose education,
knowledge and experience you trust.
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