Lately, millions have been Googling for information about pelvic floor dysfunction. And it's no wonder. After menopause, ...

Q: I saw the news about patient consent forms now being required for pelvic exams. What should I know before my next appointment? A: Exams of any sensitive area — which include pelvic exams in women, ...

On April 1, the Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to the nation’s teaching hospitals and medical schools to “reiterate and provide clarity” about the need for written, informed ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Imagine being unconscious for a surgery or undergoing a procedure and, without your consent, a doctor-in-training practices an intimate exam using your body. Pelvic and prostate ...

Before patients undergo intimate physical exams, including ones performed under anesthesia, hospitals must obtain written informed consent — or risk federal funding. That’s according to new guidance ...

In recent years, the conversation around women’s health has transitioned from hushed discussions to prominent dialogues, especially regarding pelvic floor health. This often-overlooked aspect of ...

Medical schools, medical students and state legislatures are grappling with the little-discussed but sometimes common practice of performing pelvic exams for training purposes on unconscious patients ...

When she was a child, Morgan, now 36, said, she was sexually assaulted multiple times by a pediatrician under the guise of pelvic exams — a procedure in which doctors insert two fingers into the ...

Pelvic pain is discomfort in the area below your belly button and above your upper thigh. Pain in the pelvic area is often related to your reproductive organs. But it can stem from problems with your ...

A pelvic tilt is a common postural abnormality that happens when your pelvic muscles lean too much toward one side. This deficiency typically develops when your pelvic muscles stay in one position for ...