Gynecological speculum

摘要

A gynecological speculum for insertion through a vaginal orifice into a vaginal cavity for performing medical examinations or surgical procedures. The gynecological speculum comprises a tubular section having an open insertion end and an open user end and an interior surface and an exterior surface. A projection is provided on the exterior surface to engage the vaginal orifice and retain the speculum within the vaginal cavity after insertion. In a preferred embodiment, the tubular section tapers outwardly from the open insertion end to the open user end. In an alternative embodiment, a vacuum tube is connected to the tubular section for a evacuating the vaginal cavity by suction during medical proceedings.