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Table 2 Gynecology examination protocol

From: A comparison of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and lidocaine in the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

- Brief interview about past medical history, medication, and obstetrical/gynecological history, including painful intercourse

- A one digit single-handed palpation of the following areas: vagina, uterus and adnexa

- A standard bimanual palpation of the uterus and adnexa

- Physician to record participants’ pain rating at each site on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain ever)

- Physician to note any other physical findings, and note diagnosis