Anal Instruments on View

I´ve had 3 rectal exams in which instruments were used and thinking back back, I realize that in all three instances not once did I see which instruments were used. Not when coming into the doctors office nor when leaving. So while I could definitely feel them being inserted, I had no real idea of which instrument was used, anoscope, rectal speculum or proctoscope.

So I was wondering if others here see which instruments are used? I would imagine that many doctors hide or cover the instruments ahead of time so as not to unduly frighten patients. Hiding afterwards seems a little unnecessary but I guess doctors have their reasons.

Does anyone have different experiences in this regards?

My experience was actually different. One proctologist I consulted always had both proctoscope and rectoscope already prepared on the tray while he had me waiting alone in the exam room. Sometimes I was waiting for more than 20 minutes directly looking at the instruments soon to be entering my butt 😉

I recently had a proctoscope exam (which was sprung on me as something of a surprise, not that I complained) at a STI checkup. I got to see just a glimpse of it before they put it in, and it was rather large. I must say, I had to work very hard not to get an erection as they were fossicking around up there.

Definately a technique I'll keep in my for future exams I conduct - just show enough to the patient so they have an idea of what's about to happen to them, but not too much, so I remain in control.

On the las proctoscope exam I had, the doctor had his tools on glass closets

I could see all kind ot instruments of all sizes and shapes

Enjoyed the view, to bad I did not have a camera or cel handy at the time to sneak a pic

I've never seen them, but I have certainly spent time laying mainly nude on a gurney, looking at the colonoscope that is about to violate me hanging on the endoscopy cart. Once for nearly an hour; doc was late.

I have had a Proctocope up my bum for a rectal exam but I was relaxed as the female doctor was very gentle.

The instrument for proctoscope exam are not a pleasure.......

I've decided it's better not to let the patient see the proctoscope before insertion. One patient saw it beforehand, and he was so nervous about the size of it that he totally clenched up and I couldn't insert it at all! 😃

The scope used for the colonoscopy is always interseting although the best time was when it was glistening since it was prelubed.

One proctologist kept everything hidden; his female asistant even came in unannounced when I was already bent over / bottoms up.

The second keeps all of the 'scopes in view. She usually examines me with just a long anoscope and without an assistant. I haven't had to see her in a while.