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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