common ob/gyn instruments

endocervical curette aka ecc

endocervical curettage is a type of cervical biopsy performed with a curette to scrape cels from endocervical canal

ring forceps

hold or remove tissue, sponges, and other materials during medical and surgical procedures

rounded jaws make them useful in gynecology

vaginal speculum

widens vaginal walls so tha your provider can examine your vagina and cervix

most commonly used during pelvic exams and pap smears

tenaculum

type of forceps that healthcare providers use to grasp or grip tissue

it’s common for gynecologists to use one to hold your cervix while inserting an iud or performing a biopsy

can feel uncomfortable

biopsy punch aka cervical punch

uniquely designed to extract uterine and a wide range of tissue samples for biopsy

uterine sound

clear, concise measurement of vaginal cavity and measurement of uterine depth between cervix and uterine fundus

can be used to help in preparation for insertion of iud

uterine dilators

vaginal dilators are plastic or silicone devices that vary in length and thickness

for people with menopause of certain health conditions, dilators may help with pain during sexual intercourse

can also help to strengthen pelvic floor muscles that have become loose or weak

hemostat forceps

crucial role in managing blood flow during medical procedures

aid in compressing blood vessels, effectively blocking passage of blood or other bodily fluids

available in various designs such as right-angled, straight, or curved, these forceps serve multiple purposes

apart from controlling blood flow they are also handy for dissecting delicate tissues and holding small sutures

ob/gyn scissors/gynecological scissors

include sharp/blunt angled tips for dissections during surgery

rounded tips to minimize inadvertent soft tissue damage to surrounding structures

dissecting skin, tendons, fascia, wound edges as well as internal organs and sutures

available in different lengths as well as curved and straight varieties to increase access to deep tissues during surgery and fulfill different dissection needs