If I am referred for pelvic-floor physical therapy, do I have to agree to an internal examination?

An internal examination may be offered because it can help assess pelvic-floor muscles, but the therapist should explain why it is useful and obtain your consent. You can discuss concerns and ask what can be assessed in other ways. Pelvic-health physiotherapy guidance.

Do not let uncertainty about the examination stop you from asking about care. Knowing what an appointment involves can make the next step more manageable.

MedFIT’s fully clothed chair treatment is different from pelvic-floor physical therapy and does not replace every assessment a therapist may recommend.

Next: Tell the therapist about your concerns before the examination begins.