Top videos
The most-watched medical videos on MedicalVideos.com — ranked by views from our community of medical students, healthcare professionals, and patients learning how the body works.
This short video illustrates fertilization, the moment a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell, known as the ovum. This process marks the beginning of pregnancy and forms the single cell from which an embryo develops. Fertilization usually takes place in the fallopian tube. It is the first step in human development.
This animated video is an informative video that provides information regarding Upper Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy. An upper GI endoscopy procedure allows your doctor to view the mucus lining of the upper portion of your gastro-intestinal tract. This includes your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Upper endoscopy is used to evaluate symptoms of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, or difficulty in swallowing. The procedure is performed using an endoscope which is a long thin flexible tube a light and a tiny video camera attached to the end. The camera transmits the image to a monitor. Uncomplicated upper endoscopy takes 10-20 minutes, your doctor will gently insert the endoscope through your mouth and then slowly and carefully move it down your oesophagus until it reaches your stomach. An endoscopy for stomach may also be necessary in some cases.
Emergency Contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy AFTER unprotected sex. Lots of people have questions about it: What does the morning after pill do? How does emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy? What are the different types of emergency contraception? This video answers these questions and more.
Medical Videos
Free medical and surgery videos for patients, students and professionals — trusted since 2007.
Founded by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, MD, PhD — physician-scientist.
Follow us on Facebook · Instagram