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Gynecological Exam |
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The gynecological examination has not substantially changed since the it was first introduced to the profession. Pictures and statues of the gynecological examination and tools have been found from the first century AD and onwards, and the traditional Speculum can be seen even then.
The earliest gynecologic instruments from the Hippocratic era and before consist of dilators and speculum for intra-vaginal fumigation (application of smoke or medication for disinfection), medication, and Pessaries for the correction of uterine prolapses.
The vaginal speculum in many forms has been used for both inspecting and dilating the vagina. Earliest of the known speculum are the bronze instruments among the surgical tools recovered from the ruins of Pompeii which was destroyed in 79AD.
Until the mid 19th century, physicians only subjected women to the embarrassment of an internal examination when urgently indicated, and even then under drapes that concealed the patient's genitalia from the examiner eyes; therefore, organic gynecologic diseases were seldomly discovered.
 These days, the gynecologic examination consists of four parts: medical history recording, the inspection using the traditional speculum, the bi-manual examination and the use of ultrasound ( for more details please click here).
Most women find gynecological exams to be unpleasant, uncomfortable or to cause anxiety. They may find it difficult or embarrassing to have their genitals examined and to discuss their bodies or their concerns about sexuality. Being informed of what is about to take place, to think about something pleasant or to focus on something in the room are only some of the techniques women develop in order to help distract themselves during the procedure.
Despite the unpleasantness of this procedure, it has remained the essence of gynecological diagnosis worldwide. We believe the gynecological examination can be less unpleasant, more accurate and objective using our new vaginal endoscope – the G-View™.
To find out how G-View changes the gynecological examination to be less obtrusive, please click here.
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The PAP smear was invented by George Nicolas Papanicolaou, a Greek physician, during 1928. Since the introduction of the Pap smear, many countries adopted it as the main screening program for the early detection of cervical carcinoma.
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The G-View™ is a digital Gynecological imaging system that
provides the Obstetric and Gynecologic (Ob/Gyn) professional with the capability of performing diagnostics,
treatments, patient documentation, image management, and drug delivery using
the same device.
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