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A rare multiple birth is documented in this video: the natural vaginal delivery of triplets. It follows the delivery of each baby in sequence and the care provided between arrivals. Multiple births are usually closely monitored, and this recording is a useful obstetric learning resource. For learning purposes only — not medical advice.

Goiter treatment depends on the size of the goiter, your signs and symptoms, and the underlying cause. Your doctor may recommend: Observation. If your goiter is small and doesn't cause problems, and your thyroid is functioning normally, your doctor may suggest a wait-and-see approach. Medications. If you have hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement with levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint) will resolve the symptoms of hypothyroidism as well as slow the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from your pituitary gland, often decreasing the size of the goiter. For inflammation of your thyroid gland, your doctor may suggest aspirin or a corticosteroid medication to treat the inflammation. For goiters associated with hyperthyroidism, you may need medications to normalize hormone levels. Surgery. Removing all or part of your thyroid gland (total or partial thyroidectomy) is an option if you have a large goiter that is uncomfortable or causes difficulty breathing or swallowing, or in some cases, if you have a nodular goiter causing hyperthyroidism.

An educational video showing how a Pap smear sample is collected during a pelvic exam, and why cervical screening matters. Educational only — screening schedules are personal; follow your clinician's advice.

Proctoscopy in Jackknife Position for examination of the rectum

Vaginal delivery is the most common and safest type of childbirth. When necessary in certain circumstances, forceps (instruments resembling large spoons) may be used to cup your baby's head and help guide the baby through the birth canal. Vacuum delivery is another way to assist delivery and is similar to forceps delivery. In vacuum delivery, a plastic cup is applied to the baby's head by suction and the health care provider gently pulls the baby from the birth canal.

A Cesarean section (C-section) is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through the mother's abdomen. In the United States, almost one in three women has their babies this way. Some C-sections are planned, but many are done when unexpected problems happen during delivery. Reasons for a C-section may include Health problems in the mother The mother carrying more than one baby The size or position of the baby The baby's health is in danger Labor is not moving along as it should

A testicular examination is mainly performed on male patients who present with testicular pathology e.g. pain, swelling, a lump. Although titled testicular examination it involves the examination of the penis, scrotum and testes. As this is an intimate examination it is pertinent to gain a good rapport with your patient, maintain good communication and ensure the patient’s dignity at all times. Remember to offer a chaperone for this skill. For the purposes of your exam, you will most likely be examining a mannequin.

Surgical Examination of an ulcer in a proper way

An educational demonstration of the bimanual pelvic examination and what clinicians assess. Educational only — not medical advice.

Urinary catheterization in both male and female patients is demonstrated in this clinical-skills video, with attention to sterile technique and the anatomical differences between the two procedures. It is a foundational nursing and medical skill. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.

The dilatation and Curettage procedure that is commonly performed (D and C)

An educational demonstration of a male urological examination, for patients and students who want to know what to expect. Educational only — not medical advice.

This video demonstrates the testicular self-examination, a simple check used to detect lumps or changes in the testicles. Regular self-examination supports early detection of testicular cancer, and the recording shows how the check is performed step by step. Testicular cancer mainly affects younger and middle-aged men, which makes regular self-checks worthwhile.

A ventouse delivery — vacuum-assisted birth using a suction cup applied to the baby's head — is shown in this childbirth video. The method is used to assist delivery during the second stage of labor when progress slows or the baby needs help arriving. For obstetric learning. For learning purposes only — not medical advice.

An educational video showing how a vasectomy is performed. Procedure education only — discuss contraception decisions with your clinician.

A step-by-step educational tutorial on breast self-examination, showing the technique for checking your own breasts. Educational only — not medical advice.

ectal exam is an internal examination of the rectum such as by a physician or other healthcare professional.
The digital rectal examination (DRE, Latin palpatio per anum or PPA) is a relatively simple procedure. The patient is placed in a position where the anus is accessible and relaxed (lying on the side, squatting on the examination table, bent over the examination table, etc). The physician inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum through the anus and palpates the insides.
The DRE is inadequate as a screening tool for colorectal cancer because it examines less than 10% of the colorectal mucosa; colonoscopy is preferred. However, it's an important part of a general examination, as many tumors or other diseases are made manifest in the distal part of the rectum.

This examination may be used: * for the diagnosis of rectal tumors and other forms of cancer; * in males, for the diagnosis of prostatic disorders, notably tumors and benign prostatic hyperplasia; * for the diagnosis of appendicitis or other examples of an acute abdomen (i.e. acute abdominal symptoms indicating a serious underlying disease); * for the estimation of the tonicity of the anal sphincter, which may be useful in case of fecal incontinence or neurologic diseases, including traumatic spinal cord injuries; * in females, for gynecological palpations of internal organs * for examination of the hardness and color of the feces (ie. in cases of constipation, and fecal impaction); * prior to a colonoscopy or proctoscopy. * to evaluate haemorrhoids

The DRE is frequently combined with an FOBT (fecal occult blood test), which may be useful for diagnosing the etiology of an anemia and/or confirming a gastrointestinal bleed.

Sometimes proctoscopy may also be part of a rectal examination.

A video showing a ventouse (vacuum extraction) delivery and when clinicians use it. Educational only — not medical advice.

The World Health Organization's official handwashing demonstration: the full soap-and-water technique, surface by surface. The Key Steps checklist on this page follows the WHO sequence in order. General hygiene education — follow your institution's hand-hygiene policy.

Sexologist Hanny Lightfoot-Klein discusses research on sexual function in women who underwent female circumcision. Educational only — not medical advice.