Next, a doctor will examine your vagina and treat anything that needs attention. He or she will also look for semen or other signs of sexual intercourse and take samples of secretions from all areas involved in the attack.

A doctor, nurse, or technician will trim and comb your pubic hair to check for foreign tissue or fluids. You may be asked for a blood sample to test for the presence of alcohol or other drugs and a urine sample to find out if you were pregnant before the assault.