Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg
January 2021
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal sequence in performing a pelvic examination to reduce discomfort in patients with baseline vaginal pain.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial of women presenting for a new appointment at the Drexel Vaginitis Center was conducted. Women were assigned to either group A, a Q-tip touch test, speculum examination, then bimanual examination, or group B, a Q-tip touch test, bimanual examination, then speculum examination.