OBGYN does a PELVIC EXAM demo | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Getting ready for your first gyno visit or want to understand what's happening down there? In this video board-certified OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln walks you through what a pelvic exam and pap smear are, explaining what we do and then showing you on a gyn model simulator. Watch so you'll feel educated, prepared, and empowered! 0:00 Intro 0:42 What is a pelvic exam? 1:25 Do you need a pelvic exam every year? 2:39 Is a pelvic exam different from a pap smear? And...a speculum tutorial! 4:57 Two tips to make the exam more comfortable 5:54 Pelvic exam on my simulation model -------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper: 1. The awesome company that makes this GYN simulator! Paradigm Medical Systems. https://www.paradigmmedicalsystems.com/ 2. The American College of OB/GYNs. FAQ: Pelvic exams. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/fa... 3. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Gynecological Conditions: Periodic Screening With the Pelvic Examination. March 2017. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskf.... -------------------------------------------------------------- I WROTE A BOOK! If you are liking my content here or on my other socials, then I basically wrote this book for you - think of it like these videos in book form with awesome illustrations with info to leave you informed and empowered. Get yours here: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/... ------------------------------------------------------------- HI THERE! If you're new here, welcome! I'm a board-certified OBGYN who uses social media to educate, bust myths, and give you the sex education you wish you got in high school. I cover reproductive health from periods to birth control and doctor's visits to how to feel good. All free of shame and judgement....because that's how it should always be. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. ------------------------------------------------------------- BE SOCIAL! Don't forget to come follow along elsewhere! Instagram:   / drjenniferlincoln   TikTok:   / drjenniferlincoln   Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/ Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln's employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor. Music: Red Mountain Musician: Winter Foe Site: https://icons8.com/music/