​For many patients, lack of insurance, limited access to providers, and other logistical hurdles stand in the way of getting ...

Each year, millions of women in the U.S. head to their gynecologist for an annual check-up. While it may not be the most pleasant experience in the world, most consider the prodding and mild ...

April 22, 2009 — The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a committee opinion on routine pelvic examination and cervical cytology screening that will be published in ...

The routine pelvic exam endured by healthy women at their physician’s office is a yearly ritual that frequently produces pain, anxiety and embarrassment in return for no documented benefit, and it ...

It seems like a given that women should get a pelvic exam every year, right? Well, a surprising new research review and practice guideline suggests that it might actually not be a great idea.

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Recent evidence indicates that the distal fallopian tube is the principal site of early serous cancer in women with a hereditary risk for ovarian cancer. Moreover, the fimbria is involved by early ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. As journalists, we often talk to people about difficult things. We listen for themes and ...

March 21, 2011 — The Committee on Gynecologic Practice of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated guidelines for routine screenings, laboratory tests, and ...