One reason for that aversion has to do with the usage of one specific instrument: the speculum.
And many women would attest that thats what it feels like too.
The design of the speculum has, in fact, remained unchanged for over 150 years.
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So problematic is his legacy that a monument to him was removed from New Yorks Central Park in 2018.
Yet the instrument that he invented remains, despite its shortcomings, a gynecological standard.
One that more than 60 million women are at the receiving end of every year during a pelvic exam.
For Khosrowshahi, a history of infertility made pelvic exams that much more anxiety-inducing.
The final Nella speculum was preferred by 99% of the patients it was used on.
According to Rosser in her practice where she has been testing them, the speculum has been a game-changer.
An innovation like this one especially during an invasive procedure is so important.
Which begs the question, how did it take this long?
And the brand alsosells them directlyto consumers on their website so women can BYO speculum to their next appointment.
Now, is a pelvic exam ever going to be a totally pleasant experience?
But that doesnt mean it has to be a deeply unpleasant one.
