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A proctoscope examination of the rectum is demonstrated step by step in this educational video, showing how the instrument is inserted and what the clinician inspects. It is intended for medical students and clinicians learning lower gastrointestinal examination. Educational only — not medical advice.

An educational demonstration of a male urological examination, for patients and students who want to know what to expect. Educational only — not medical advice.

Bimanual pelvic exam of a female, using two fingers inside the vagina and one hand on the outside of the abdomen.

A complete pelvic examination is demonstrated here as a teaching tutorial, including the bimanual examination of the female pelvis. The video walks through the exam in the order a clinician performs it, making it a useful study resource for medical students. Educational only — not medical advice.

Loyola Breast Examination part 2 Medical breast examination of a female from Loyola University,Chicago

In this short demonstration, a clinician performs a pelvic examination, showing the basic steps involved in this routine gynecological check. The video is intended for medical students and for patients who want to know what a pelvic exam involves before their own appointment. Educational only — not medical advice.

A recto-vaginal examination is demonstrated in this clinical video, showing how the clinician palpates the rectovaginal septum and pelvic structures as part of a complete pelvic assessment. The technique is used to evaluate the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding tissues. For medical students and clinicians. Educational only — not medical advice.

Routine pelvic exams are important for good reproductive health. A woman should have her first GYN exam when she first thinks about becoming sexually active, when she becomes sexually active or when she turns 18.

At the gynecologist, you will have a short general physical exam, including a breast exam. You will wear a hospital gown and nothing else. For the actual pelvic examination, you will lie down on an examination table with your feet resting in elevated “stirrups” (props that support your legs in the air). Stirrups might look a little scary, but they are there to keep you comfortable. Your legs will be spread apart, with your knees falling to each side so that your vagina is exposed. You may feel uncomfortable, but relax and realize that everyone goes through this.

External Exam
The practitioner will visually examine your vulva for discoloration, irritation, swelling and other abnormalities, and will gently feel for glands.

Internal Exam
There are two parts to the internal exam. The first involves a speculum, a metal or plastic instrument that the practitioner inserts into the vagina. The speculum is shaped like a duck’s bill, and once it is inserted into the vaginal canal, it is gently widened to spread the interior vaginal walls (this is not painful). As the vaginal walls are spread, the practitioner is able to see the walls of the vagina itself, and up the vaginal canal to the cervix. When viewing the vaginal canal and the cervix, the practitioner can look for discoloration, abnormal discharge, lesions, growths and signs of infection. It is possible for you to look at your own cervix during this process by propping yourself up on your elbows and using a mirror. Some practitioners ask if you would like to do this, but feel free to ask to if she doesn’t mention it first.

Pap Smear
Next the practitioner will take a pap smear. She/he uses a long-stemmed cotton swab to collect a sample of cells in the cervix. Some women feel a slight cramping sensation when their cervix is touched. The collected cells are smeared onto a slide and sent to a lab for testing and examination. The pap smear is extremely important for spotting abnormalities in the cervix which may indicate infection or disease.

STD Testing
If you are sexually active, the practitioner will test for STDs. The gynecologist will swab the inside of the cervix with a long cotton swab. The speculum is then taken out of the vagina. The samples are sent to a laboratory for various STD testing. The tests will probably take a couple days. Ask when your results will be available so you can call. If you want to be tested for HIV, syphilis, genital herpes or hepatitis you need to have blood taken. They can do that as well, but you will need to ask since it is not usually routine.

Manual Exam
The second part of the pelvic exam is called the manual or bi-manual exam. The practitioner will insert one or two fingers into your vagina and press with her/his other hand on the outside of your lower abdomen. They will use a lubricant on their fingers so it is more comfortable. The person can then feel the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, and check for any swelling or tenderness. Once the doctor is finished checking your uterus and ovaries, the exam is complete. The entire pelvic exam (the parts involving your vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries) takes 3 to 5 minutes to complete.

A medical examination of the urinary bladder is demonstrated in this physical examination video. The recording shows the assessment techniques used to evaluate the bladder during a routine examination. It is an educational resource for students learning abdominal and urinary system examination skills.

An educational recording of a vaginal childbirth, showing how labor and delivery progress. For learning purposes only — not medical advice; talk to your own clinician about your pregnancy and delivery.

An educational clinical case showing the management of a deceased near-term breech baby with head entrapment during delivery. For learning purposes only — not medical advice.

An educational demonstration of a rectovaginal examination and what clinicians assess during it. Educational only — not medical advice.

An educational video of an adult circumcision procedure and what it involves. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.

A demonstration of the correct technique and landmarks for an intramuscular injection in the buttock. Procedure education for students and clinicians — not personal medical advice.

Full examination of the female from head to toe by Loyola Medical School, Chicago. Part 4

This video records a childbirth in which the mother describes intense, pleasurable sensations during labor — a phenomenon sometimes called orgasmic or ecstatic birth. It is presented for childbirth education. For learning purposes only — not medical advice.

This video demonstrates the male urogenital examination, including the external genital examination and the digital rectal examination. It is presented as a clinical-skills reference for the well-male health assessment taught in medical training. The examination is used to check the prostate and detect abnormalities.

An older clinical recording, this video shows how an enema is administered, demonstrating the equipment and the steps involved in the procedure. It serves as a clinical-skills demonstration for students and caregivers. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.

A narrated scenario demonstrates an intramuscular injection in the buttocks with the patient prone. The clinician describes preparing the antibiotic dose, cleaning the site, and choosing the upper quadrant using a line from the posterior iliac spine to the greater trochanter before injecting. It is a teaching demonstration for injection technique.

A rectal examination performed by proctoscopy is demonstrated in this physical examination video. The recording shows assessment of the rectum with the patient in the jackknife position. It is a training resource for students learning gastrointestinal examination skills. The content is offered for educational purposes for learners in health fields.