Women Opt To Skip Pelvic Exams When Told They Have Little Benefit

(By Patti Neighmond for NPR)

This is a story about conflicting medical advice.

One group of doctors, represented by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, recommends yearly pelvic exams for all women 21 years of age and older, whether they have symptoms of disease or not. Continue reading article here…

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