Question 1

what is the definition or description of: speculum?

Accepted Answer

Speculum: Refers to an instrument that can be placed inside a structure and the arms open to expose the interior of that structure. In gynecology, a speculum refers to the instrument placed in the vagina, opened slightly to expose the cervix for examinations such as pap smear testing.

Question 2

a little blood during a check with a speculum?

Accepted Answer

Who used speculum?: If your doctor performed the speculum examination, she/he would be the right person to ask. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
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Question 3

hello! i was wondering if the extreme pain i experienced today when the speculum was taken out, could be caused by it pinching something inside of me?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It might have caught some tissue and pinched it. If vagina was particularly dry - there could have been friction. If  speculum was overly large  - it might have been a tight fit.

Question 4

can you get hpv from speculum exam?

Accepted Answer

: No, of course not. Speculums are never used on more than one patient.

Question 5

problem in doing intercourse from last 5 yrs. it pains. even speculum can't be inserted.? why?

Accepted Answer

Intercourse pain: Pain during intercourse can be related to depression and other mental health issues. It can also be related to prior sexual assault.  Poor lubrication can also lead to pain during intercourse.  I would recommend discussing this issue with your regular doctor to discuss this issue and considering lubricant use during intercourse.  This can be a difficult issue to resolve.

Question 6

in area where i live metal speculum is used same speculum is used for many people in this case any chance of getting hpv?

Accepted Answer

: That is how they are passed, not through random contact with a speculum or sex toy. Skin to skin contact by an infected person's genitals to a vulnerable recipient is required.

Question 7

will a speculum cause miscarriage ?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: A vaginal examination with a speculum will not affect a healthy pregnancy.

Question 8

can i examine my own vagina without a speculum?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: It's a simple task if just looking for lost objects, such as a missing tampon. Not hard to do if checking to see if IUD strings are still there. Trying to examine the cervix and the front/back/side walls of one's own vagina is much harder (even for contortionists), in part because one needs to have examined many other vaginas in order to know what looks normal and what looks odd. It's not easy.

Question 9

why does the speculum at the gynecologist hurt?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal speculum: Whether your gyn is a female or a male, the doctor may not be putting enough lubricant on the speculum, and/or is "being rushed" instead of being careful when inserting the speculum.  You have an absolute right to state your discomfort, and ask for a more gentle approach.  If you get a bad reaction, change your doctor.

Question 10

is there a child's size speculum for pap smears?

Accepted Answer

Odd question: There is a small sized speculum designed for visualizing the cervix on virginal patients. Pap smears are not usually collected on patients unless they are sexually active, which would not require the small speculum.

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Hello! i was wondering if the extreme pain i experienced today when the speculum was taken out, could be caused by it pinching something inside of me?

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Can you get hpv from speculum exam?

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Problem in doing intercourse from last 5 yrs. it pains. even speculum can't be inserted.? why?

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In area where i live metal speculum is used same speculum is used for many people in this case any chance of getting hpv?

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Will a speculum cause miscarriage ?

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