Clinical Examinations in Gynaecology:
Basic Guidelines and History Taking
Prepared for students at the University of Ghana Medical School - College of Health Sciences

  • text resource Introduction
  • text resource Disclaimer
  • video resource Basic Guidelines for Examination of the Gynaecologic Patient (0:51)
  • text resource Components of the Gynaecologic History
  • video resource Video Commentary on the Gynaecologic History (11:43)
  • text resource Steps In Gynaecological  Examination
  • text resource Self-Assessment
  • text resource Credits

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    Steps In Gynaecological Examination

    1. General Physical Exam
      • General condition of the patient
      • Weight, Height and BMI
      • Look for anaemia, jaundice and cyanosis
      • Examination of buccal cavity
      • Examine for neck swellings and peripheral lymph nodes and peripheral oedema
    2. Examination of System
      1. Cardiovascular System
        1. Characteristics of pulse
        2. Blood pressure
        3. JVP (if necessary)
        4. Precordial exam (Apex beat, Heart sounds and murmurs)
      2. Respiratory System
        1. Respiratory rate
        2. Breath sounds and any added sounds
      3. Breast Examination
    3. Abdominal Examination
    4. Pelvic Examination