O+G physical examinations

Question 1

what is the difference between a graves and a pederson’s speculum for gynaecological examination?

Answer 1

pederson’s speculum is the same length as grave’s speculum but narrower, so used in nulliparous/non-sexually active women

grave’s speculum comes in 3 sizes

Question 2

what are some causes for an acute abdomen in a young woman of reproductive age?

Answer 2

ovarian torsion
appendicitis
ectopic pregnancy rupture

?ovarian cyst rupture/haemorrhage