Rectovaginal Pelvic Exams

Rectal exams are a valuable part of the pelvic exam; some gynecologists advocate doing a rectovaginal exam (one finger in the rectum and one in the vagina) all the time, whereas others, do them routinely only in women over 40 or in situations where it will improve examination of the ovaries. A Rectovaginal exam makes it easier to feel the ovaries well.