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    Vaginal Self-Examination (VSE)

    Vaginal Self-Examination (VSE)



    How To Prepare

    To do a vaginal self-examination, you will need:

    • A small flashlight or good lighting in the room.
    • A handheld mirror with a long handle.

    Choose a time when you are not having a menstrual period. Do not use vaginal creams or douches before doing the examination.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference January 28, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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