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" Does my gyno really need to give me a rectal exam? As awkward as a between-the-cheeks check may be, most doctors consider it a vital part of a routine gynecologic exam, even for women in their 20s and 30s. While some docs skip this step because -- surprise -- it makes patients feel uncomfortable, according to Yvonne S. Thornton, an OB-GYN at St. Luke&amp;#039;s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, you need to request one. &amp;quot;What your gyno examines through the vagina is merely the front side of your uterus,&amp;quot; she explains. Checking the rectum can reveal problems including cysts, tumors, and polyps. But don&amp;#039;t worry -- it takes less than 20 seconds, and if you relax and take deep breaths, it shouldn&amp;#039;t be uncomfortable. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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