Why is my gynecologist's table wearing gloves?

Q. Why are there oven mitts on my gynecologist’s exam tables? Very worried in MI

A. A very good question, and one that I must admit I've pondered more than once. I am always a bit offput myself by the seasonal mitts. I would think that after spending several thousand dollars on buying the examination table, the Dr would throw in a few extra dollars for covers of some sort for the stirrups, rather than resorting to the five and dime to look for oven mitts but then what do I know? If they're going to go the shopping route a nice pair of evening gloves would make it seem a bit nicer don’t you think?