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Using lubricant for speculum insertion.

Oz Harmanli1, Keisha A Jones

  • 1From Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Springfield, Massachusetts.

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|July 29, 2010
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Summary

Speculum lubrication during pelvic exams can reduce patient discomfort. Evidence shows that using lubricant on the speculum

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Speculum insertion during pelvic exams often causes patient discomfort.
  • Traditional medical advice discourages lubricant use, fearing interference with diagnostic tests.
  • Physiological vaginal entry necessitates lubrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of speculum lubrication on the accuracy of cervical cytologic and infectious evaluations.
  • To challenge traditional guidelines regarding lubricant use during pelvic examinations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of level I evidence regarding speculum lubrication and diagnostic test accuracy.
  • Analysis of studies assessing the effect of external speculum lubrication on Pap and infection tests.

Main Results:

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  • Level I evidence indicates that modest lubrication on the external surface of the speculum does not compromise cytologic or infectious evaluations.
  • The use of lubricants does not interfere with Pap smear or infection testing.

Conclusions:

  • Contemporary medical teaching and guidelines should incorporate the use of speculum lubrication to improve patient comfort.
  • Evidence supports the safe use of lubricants during speculum insertion without compromising diagnostic accuracy.