El examen ginecológico | The gynecological exam in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson includes all the vocabulary and common phrases you need to talk through the gynecologic exam in Spanish. We cover high frequency Spanish vocabulary for female exams including, verbs, female anatomy, common tools and supplies for GYN visits and useful phrases.
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Unas palabras confusas | Some confusing words
| Ginecólogo/a vs. Ginecología vs. Ginecológico/a | Gynecologist vs. Gynecology vs. Gynecological |
|---|---|
| Usted necesita hacer una cita con la ginecóloga. | You need to make an appointment with the gynecologist. |
La ginecóloga es especialista en ginecología.  | The gynecologist is a specialist in gynecology. |
| El papanicolau es un examen ginecológico. | The pap smear is a gynecological exam. |
| Obstetra vs Obstetricia vs Obstétrico/a | Obstetrician vs Obstetrician Obstetrician |
|---|---|
| Usted necesita hacer una cita con la obstetra. | You need to make an appointment with the obstetrician. |
| La obstetra es especialista en obstetricia. | The obstetrician is a specialist in obstetrics. |
| La cesárea es una cirugía obstétrica. | Caesarean section is an obstetric surgery. |
Vocabulario útil | Useful vocabulary
| Anatomía: | Anatomy: |
|---|---|
| Células | Cells |
| Cérvix, cuello uterino | Cervix, cervix |
| Dedos | Fingers |
| Muslo | Thigh |
| Ovario | Ovary |
| Piernas | Legs |
| Rodillas | Knees |
| Útero | Uterus |
| Vagina | Vagina |
| Herramientas: | Tools: |
|---|---|
| Bata | Gown |
| Cepillo cervical | Cervical brush |
| Espéculo | Speculum |
| Estribos | Stirrups |
| Verbos: | Verbs: |
|---|---|
| Examinarle | To examine (your..) |
| Insertar | To insert |
| Intentar | To try |
| Mover | To move (something) |
| Moverse | Moving yourself |
| Poner (los pies en los estribos) | To put (your feet in the stirrups) |
| Ponerse la ropa | Putting on clothes |
| Quitarse la ropa | To take off clothing |
| Raspar | To scrape |
| Relajar | To relax |
| Respirar profundo | To breathe deeply |
| Sacar una muestra | To take a sample |
| Sentir | To feel |
Más Vocabulario | More vocabulary
| Dolor leve | Light / not severe pain |
| Entre | Between |
| Incómodo vs. Cómodo | Uncomfortable vs. Comfortable |
| Manchas | Spotting |
| Muestra | Sample |
| Normal vs Anormal | Normal vs Abnormal |
| Papanicolau | Pap Smear |
| Período, Regla, Menses | Period |
| Presión | Pressure |
| Primero (a) / último (a) | First / last |
| Quiste | A cyst |
| Regular vs Irregular | Regular vs. Irregular |
| Sangrar, sangrado | Bleeding |
| Sensible, sensibilidad | Sensitive, tender |
Preparación | Preparation
| Ahora necesito examinarle. Favor de… | Now I need to examine you. Please… |
| Quitarse la ropa de la cintura para abajo | Take off your clothing from the waist down |
| Quitarse los pantalones, la falda, el vestido y la ropa interior | Take off your pants, skirt, dress and your undergarments |
| Ponerse esta bata | Put on this gown |
| Subirse a la mesa de exámenes | Get on the exam table |
| Voy a volver en unos minutos | I’ll be back in a few minutes |
| Ponga sus pies aquí en los estribos por favor | Put your feet here in the stirrups please |
| Muévase más hacia mí por favor (hasta que sienta mi mano) | Move down toward me please (until you feel my hand) |
| Intente relajar las piernas y dejarlas caer al lado | Please try to relax your legs and let them fall down to the side |
El examen | The exam
| Yo sé que esto es incómodo, intente relajarse. | I know this is uncomfortable, try to relax. |
| Respirar profundo puede ayudar a relajarse. | Breathing deeply may help you relax. |
| Primero, voy a examinar un poquito afuera de la vagina | First, I’m going to examine a little bit outside the vagina |
| Ahora va a sentir mi dedo mientras examino la vagina por dentro | Now you will feel my finger while I examine you inside |
| El espéculo es frío | The speculum is cold |
| Ahora va a sentir un poco de presión | Now you’re going to feel a little pressure |
| Sé que es incómodo, pero no debe doler mucho. | I know this is uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t hurt a lot. |
| Dígame si tiene dolor | Tell me if you have pain |
| Ahora voy a usar el cepillo para sacar una muestra de de las células del cuello uterino | Now I’m going to use this brush to take a sample of the uterine cells |
Terminando el examen | Finishing the exam
| Ok, ya terminamos. | Ok, we’re done. |
| Voy a mandar esta muestra al laboratorio y… | I’m going to send this sample to the laboratory and … |
| …vamos a llamarla con los resultados en ____ días | We’ll call you with results in ____ days |
| …usted recibirá los resultados en ____ días | You’ll receive results in ____ days |
| Usted puede ponerse la ropa | You can put on your clothes |
| ¿Tiene alguna pregunta para mí? | Do you have any questions for me? |
| Es normal tener unas manchas después del Papanicolau, pero si sangra mucho, llámeme | It’s normal to have some spots after your Pap, but if you bleed a lot, call me |
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