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Old 09-25-2008, 05:30 PM   #3
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While some physicians routinely perform a rectal exam on all patients, others perform a rectal only on selected individuals in certain clinical circumstances, such as after age 50.

Routine screening with sigmoidoscopy every 5 years after age 50 is recommended by many physicians.

After the rectal exam, the small particles of stool left on the examining glove can be evaluated for the presence of occult blood. This is most useful after the age of 50.
I guess it depends ... since she is under 50

another source includes it as well
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Your gyne exam
When you go for your first gyne exam, you
will be asked about your medical, family, and
reproductive history. You also will be asked:
• the date and length of your last period
• what type of birth control you use
• if you have ever been pregnant
• if you smoke, drink alcohol, or take any
drugs or medicines
You will be asked to put on a gown for the
exam. A gyne exam may include the following:
• urine specimen
• blood pressure
• blood sample from a needle prick of your
finger
• height and weight
• breast exam
• heart and lungs exam
• exam of your lower belly
• rectal exam
• colon-rectal cancer screening
• pelvic exam
• Pap test
and an explanation
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Rectal Exam

Lastly, the clinician may perform a rectal exam. She or he will briefly insert one lubricated, gloved finger into your rectum, which will push your uterus, ovaries and fallopian toward the surface of the abdomen. This allows the clinician to feel irregularities which may not be detected otherwise.
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