The Half Speculum Exam

I just realized there are lots of Primary Care docs and even core OBGYNS who may not have been introduced to the concept of the Half Speculum Exam. It is typically a Urogyn Specialty thing. So here is a quickie tutorial for those who may wonder what it is. I show this video to my pelvic prolapse patients and have it on my website so that the brave can choose to try and diagnose what they have before they see me. On my virtual Zoom Consults I even lead the patient to the website and play it for them. It is a great tool. Enjoy the minute video. I released this same video on June 16, 2024, for the Lay Public, on my Feminine Wellness Newsletter and called it “What is that Bulge?” Subscribe and share that newsletter as an educational tool for your patients. I won’t mind at all. Red Alinsod, MD ([email protected], www. alinsodinstitute.com,www.gynflix.com)The Half Speculum Exam and Isolating the BulgeCan you tell what this is? Bladder or Rectum or both? Tough to tell unless you do a lot to these types of evaluations and surgeries. I have been fooled myself when I went strictly by look and feel and used a standard bivalve speculum.Let me show you the steps on how I do the exams using a Half Speculum (the bottom of a standard speculum). Here is a picture of my Alinsod O-Shot Speculum I use for my Half Spec Exams and O-Shots. The wings keep the labia out of the way and you get a terrific view of the insides.If you are surgically inclined you may enjoy my Labiaplasty Newsletter for Medical Professionals so do check it out. I give it free to Gynflix Gold Fellows members.Social Media:Follow my Social Media adventures below as I educate and entertain every week. Join me on Instagram as VageniusMD. I have around 200,000 subscribers to this Cosmetic Gynecology Newsletter and I am hopeful you help me get that many on IG!Instagram: VageniusMDFB: Vagenius - Red Alinsod, MDTicTok: VageniusMDWebsites:Alinsod InstituteGynflixDALLAS OFFICEAlinsod Institute DallasWomen’s Wellness Institute of DallasPreston Sherry Plaza8201 Preston Road Suite 520Dallas TX 75225Phone: 945-900-7576Contact:Dr. Red Alinsod: [email protected] VEGAS OFFICEAlinsod Institute Las Vegas2990 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100Henderson, NV 89074Phone: 945-900-7576Contact:Dr. Red Alinsod: [email protected] Gynecology Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, become a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cosmeticgynecology.substack.com/subscribe