The Vaginal Speculum: A Review of Literature Focusing On Specula Redesigns and Improvements to the Pelvic Exam

We reviewed scientific literature relating to the vaginal speculum considering widespread use of this tool within women’s health. Through a review, it is clear that not specialized enough be used for all populations who require procedure. Despite fact current standard care sufficient patients, evaluations industry solutions are evident in literature, explaining physician hesitancy adopt these new devices. Additionally, while scholarly exists regarding overviews topic, novel designs, and general improvements usage pelvic examinations, there noticeable gaps scholarship frequency output blatant disregard obese research. More must published order improve awareness examinations so women receive best possible. specifically, designs evaluated efficacy comfort, more research should conducted on examination procedure its patients.