盆腔检查三： 双手和直肠阴道考试

The bimanual and rectovaginal exams are performed to more thoroughly evaluate the patient's cervix, uterus, ovaries, rectum and other pelvic structures.

Although, bimanual assessment is considered to be the third part of the pelvic exam, you may choose to perform this before the speculum examination. This decision depends on the type of cytology your institution prefers and whether or not the lubricant will interfere with it. In fact, performing bimanual assessment first ensures that the patient is as relaxed as possible before this mo