Gynecology

A clue cell appears smudged, with indistinct contents and fuzzy, poorly defined borders.

A normal vaginal epithelial cell is clear, with recognizable contents, and sharp, distinct cell borders.

Trichomonas is best seen on the Normal Saline slide.These protozoans are about the same size as a white blood cell (a little smaller than a vaginal epithelial cell), but their violent motion is striking and unmistakable.

A wet mount is the suspension of a small amount of vaginal discharge in a liquid medium. Two liquids are commonly used, normal saline and potassium hydroxide. Each has it's own unique properties that make it useful in this setting

After the cell membranes are dissolved, the typical branching and budding yeast cells can be seen. Sometimes, it has the appearance of a tangled web of threads. At other times, only small branches will be seen.Yeast are normal inhabitants of the vagina, but only in very small numbers. If you visualize any yeast in your sample, it is considered significant.

Laparoscopic-assister percutaneous vaginal tape vault suspension, a minimally invasive prolapse repair with post-hysterectomy and uterine-sparing options

Newborn cord care after birth is explained in this short infant care video. The presentation shows how the umbilical cord area is looked after during the first days of life. It is a general educational resource for students and caregivers learning routine newborn and umbilical care.

This surgical video shows the laparoscopic removal of a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy — a pregnancy implanted in a fallopian tube, which cannot continue and requires treatment. Presented for gynecological surgery education. Educational only — not medical advice.

Fertilization of the egg with sperm generally occurs during the two weeks following the first day of your last menstrual period.1 The week of pregnancy that you are entering is dated from the first day of your last period. This means that in the first two weeks or so, you are not actually pregnant - your body will be preparing for ovulation as normal.

A video showing the amniocentesis procedure and how amniotic fluid is sampled during pregnancy. Educational only — not medical advice; discuss testing with your clinician.