Sexual health

Sexual health

Enjoying emotional, physical, and social well-being in regard to one’s sexuality, including free and responsible sexual expression that enriches one’s personal and social life and fulfills one’s sexual rights. Disorders in sexual health can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, as well as his or her relationships and self-image.

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Sexual health

vascular assessment

Health care; Sexual health

An evaluation of blood flow.

digital rectal exam

Health care; Sexual health

An exam in which the health care provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels for abnormal areas.

finger rectal exam

Health care; Sexual health

An exam in which the health care provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels for abnormal areas.

pelvic examination

Health care; Sexual health

An examination during which a doctor inserts a speculum (an instrument that lets the clinician see inside the vagina) and examines the vagina, cervix and uterus. The doctor will feel for any lumps ...

colposcopy

Health care; Sexual health

An examination of the cervix (lower part of the uterus) and the wall of the vagina. It is performed using a special microscope (colposcope) that gives a magnified view of the tissue lining the ...