Piercings at Examinations

I don't think most people remove piercings before just a physical exam. However, they are asked to remove them if there are Xrays to be done in the area, or if there is an MRI to be done (an MRI machine is a very strong magnet and would pull any steel piercings to the magnet, or if there is surgery to be done.

I can only comment on the OB/GYN side. Some do and some don't. The doctor can tell if you have piercings but they will not say anything unless they see it is infected or something. If you are pregnant and close to your due date they will keep bugging you to remember to remove them.

I have a Prince Albert penis piercing.

I’ve never removed it for an exam.

It actually causes doctors to examine my penis more through making sure there is no infection or anything abnormal.

I have a small gold ring in my clit hood. I have never taken it out for an exam.

I have never removed my PA, nipple, or ear piercings. Giving a urine sample with a PA is a difficult thing. I have had X-rays and MRIs also. The MRI tech told me if I felt anything that we would have to stop and remove them. I never felt anything.

I have never removed my piercings for any examination. I just recently had an MRI and didn’t have to remove them.

I’ve never been asked to remove piercings.

Never been asked to remove mine.

@h2ocathman Did the staff ask you about them?

@Jacana They never asked, so I didn’t think of it. I’m going for a cystoscopy tomorrow. I will probably remove my PA before I go.