Speculums are -never- very nice unfortunately! Assuming there were no health problems to cause the bleeding, there are 2 main reasons it could make you sore:
1) Maybe the doctor didn't use enough lube, or the speculum had a jagged edge, or the hinge caught a bit of you. Sometimes they pinch skin around the outside a bit too -- you can always ask a doctor to readjust (or use a smaller speculum) if you are experiencing pain.
2) If you are nervous or uptight when the speculum is opened, then your internal muscles can clamp down quite hard against the plastic or metal of the speculum. The clamping down can cause a bit of bruising or cramping to the muscles themselves and surrounding tissue. It can be very hard to relax in the stirrups (particularly if that dang thing is cold!) but it's important to try so that you don't get overly sore.
Also keep in mind, if the doctor did a PAP smear or took samples it tends to feel like being pinched and spotting afterwards is common. A bit of cramping afterwards is also common, especially if something more than just an examination was done (like inserting an IUD or doing a colposcopy). If you are worried, call your doctor's office and talk to a nurse or ask for a quick check to ensure everything is okay -- it is their job to ensure that you are healthy!
The most comfortable speculum for most people is typically a smaller sized, plastic speculum. Plastic speculums are smooth and can be warmed up before use, making them more comfortable compared to metal speculums. It's important to communicate your preferences and any discomfort with your healthcare provider during your examination.
A vaginal speculum is used by a nurse, doctor or midwife to hold the vagina open so that they can inspect the cervix and the walls of the vagina, take swabs for laboratory testing or take smears to check for cancer. The most common vaginal specula types are the Cuscoes (or duckbill) Graves (wide) and the Pederson (Narrow). Each type comes in three sizes: small, medium and large. They have two adjustments: a "V" spread and a parallel spread. Both can be locked in position. All specula should be sterilised before use. Soak in a 1 to 10 dilution of Chlorine Laundry Beach for 5 minutes, rinse and dry IF the speculum is plastic. If it is metal, bleach must not be used. Metal speculums should be washed in hot soapy water then boiled for 20 minutes or sterilised in a proper sterliser or autoclave.
A speculum is a tool for keeping the vagina open so that a medical person can see the inside of the vagina and cervix. It is either made of plastic or metal. Plastic ones are throwm away after use, but the metal ones are washed, sterilised and reused. There are several different kinds of vaginal speculums, but the one in most common use is called a Cuscoe's Speculum. There are also Sims, Fergusons, Auvards and a few more, but the Cuscoe's - or 'duckbill' as it is sometimes called - is the one you are most likely to come into contact with.
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A medical-grade speculum, typically made of plastic or metal, is the safest option. However, in a pinch, a household item like a flashlight or a small handheld mirror could be improvised for self-examination purposes, but caution is advised to avoid injury or infection. It's always best to use proper medical equipment when available.
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It is called an IUD.
pelvic exams are usually conducted while you are getting a pap smear. the physician inserts fingers into your vaginal canal and pushes on the abdomen to make sure your uterus and ovaries and normal and not swollen. i hope you are not confusing a pap smear with a pelvic exam. (this happens a lot) when getting a pap smear, a speculum will be inserted, the metal or plastic duck-billed thing that allows the dr to see to the back of your vaginal canal where the cervix is located. a long q-tip device is used to collect a culture from the cervix.
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