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Podcast: America Dissected
Episode: Are Annual Pelvic Exams Still Necessary?
Description: For more than half of the adults alive, pelvic exams are among the most dreaded parts of getting healthcare. That’s not to mention the troublesome history of how they came to be a part of standard medical practice. Abdul reflects on the gender imbalance in medical innovation. Then he speaks with author and historian Prof. Wendy Kline, author of the new book “Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam” about the procedure’s history, present use, and future.This show would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. America Dissecte...