A speculum (Latin for 'mirror'; pl.: specula or speculums) is a medical tool for investigating body orifices, with a form dependent on the orifice for which it is designed. In old texts, the speculum may also be referred to as a diopter or dioptra. [1] .

A speculum is a medical instrument that makes it easier for your provider to see inside hollow parts of your body, like your vagina. A vaginal speculum widens your vaginal walls so that your provider can examine your vagina and your cervix.

A speculum is a tool for looking inside a woman’s vagina. Inserting a speculum is an essential skill for examining the vagina and cervix and performing procedures such as IUD insertion. This video shows how to do a speculum exam.

2018年6月27日 · A speculum is a duck-bill-shaped device that doctors use to see inside a hollow part of your body and diagnose or treat disease. One common use of the speculum is for vaginal exams....

2018年10月19日 · A vaginal speculum is a medical tool, usually made of metal or plastic, that doctors use to perform a more thorough exam of a woman’s vaginal canal and cervix.

2024年6月27日 · What is a Vaginal Speculum? A vaginal speculum is a medical instrument used by healthcare providers to examine the vaginal canal and cervix. It is designed to hold the vaginal walls apart, allowing the practitioner to observe the inside of the vagina and the cervix.

Here we cover each aspect of the pelvic exam and demonstrate both in text and in our video how this done. This video is age-restricted and only available on YouTube. Learn more. The main equipment you will use is the speculum so it's important for you to understand the most commonly used types. These include the: Note: These are cold!

2023年10月30日 · A speculum is a medical instrument used during gynecological examinations. It gently separates the walls of the vagina, giving the healthcare provider clear visibility of the cervix and the vaginal interior.

2023年1月18日 · Pelvic exams are often uncomfortable — and the speculum plays a key role in that. Here's how to make these exams more comfortable, according to ob-gyns.

2024年1月3日 · Learn how to determine the right speculum size for your body to create a less invasive, more comfortable exam during your next obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) visit. What is a Speculum? A speculum is a medical instrument used in a woman’s gynecology exam, typically during annual visits for Pap smears .