Poll: Is the Pelvic Exam Important?
New recommendations against routine pelvic exams in adult women with no symptoms have been issued by the American College of Physicians. What do you think?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has recommended against routine pelvic exams in women aged 21 and older who are not pregnant and have no complaints about anything “down there.” The ACP bases this recommendation on too little evidence that these exams have meaningful clinical benefit. Some physicians have even stated that these exams have become more of a “rite” than “right.”
Will you follow the ACP’s new recommendation?
FDA approves Visby’s test for at-home STI identification
Published: March 28th 2025 | Updated: March 28th 2025The FDA has approved Visby Medical’s at-home sexually transmitted infection test, allowing women to screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis without a prescription.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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