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In this episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan McGrattan dive into the growing controversy surrounding pelvic exams performed on women under anesthesia without explicit consent. As this practice comes under increasing criticism within women’s health, we break down what exams under anesthesia are, why they have historically been performed, and the ethical concerns now being raised by patients, providers, and advocacy groups. We explore the role of informed consent, patient autonomy, and medical education, while unpacking what current policies and state laws say about pelvic exams under anesthesia. This conversation sheds light on a topic many women  ...