Pelvic examination, a routine practice for gynecological care, can cause anxiety and be
considered traumatic. This study aimed to define the association between domestic or …

Objective To determine if the use of lubricating gel on the speculum during the
cervicovaginal cytology examination interferes with the results obtained, as well as whether …

Pelvic exams are frequently complicated by collapse of the lateral vaginal walls, obstructing
the view of the cervix. To overcome this, physicians frequently repurpose a glove or a …

Background Speculum lubrication may help to reduce the pain experienced during Pap-
smear collection and hence increase uptake of cervical cancer screening and repeat testing …

Introduction Cervical cytology remains a critical screening tool for cervical cancer. While
various factors can influence cytology quality, the effect of lubricant type used during …

Objective The aim of the study was to examine the effect of water-based gel lubrication in
decreasing discomfort during speculum examination. Materials and Methods Searches of …

Objective To evaluate the effect of using lubricant during speculum examination for Pap
smear collection. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted involving 83 patients …

PURPOSE Pelvic exams are frequently complicated by collapse of the lateral vaginal walls,
obstructing the view of the cervix. To overcome this, physicians frequently repurpose a glove …

Les violences conjugales et sexuelles représentent un problème de santé publique en
raison de leur fréquence et du risque de morbidité auquel elles exposent, en matière de …

Lubrication of the speculum does not change the rate of unsatisfactory cytology in
specimens collected using the conventional Pap smear method (SOR: A, metaanalysis of …