“I’m a medical historian – these are the shocking secrets of pelvic exams you’ve probably never been told”

The shocking history of the pelvic exam

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“I’m a medical historian – these are the shocking secrets of pelvic exams you’ve probably never been told”

By Wendy Kline

10 months ago

5 min read

Medical historian Wendy Kline has spent years studying the history of women’s health. Here, she explains why the shocking history of the pelvic exam is inherently political – and what all women should know about it.


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