1800s
Designed by Women
Backed by OBGYNS
Patient Preferred
Designed by Women
Backed by OBGYNS
Patient Preferred
Comfort & Cleanliness In Every Way
Peace Out Cold Exam Room Floors and Stirrups.What’s almost as bad as freezing cold OBGYN tools like speculums? Freezing cold exam floors. That's why we created the Nella Comfort Kit. When you purchase a pair of our cozy socks, we'll throw in a free disposable speculum just for you. We'll even deliver this feel-good package straight to your healthcare provider's office in time for your next appointment. Why do you want a speculum used on you that over 1,000 other women used?
A Comfortable Speculum + Comfy Socks = Stress-Free Visit to Your Healthcare Provider.
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Why All Women Deserve Nella
Opening up to your OBGYN is hard, Nella is here to help.
Take the anxiety out of your pelvic exams with Nella. Designed by women for women, The NELLA speculum is smoother, slim as a tampon, quiet and more comfortable than traditional metal and plastic speculums. It makes your experience better so you can get checked out, screened for cervical cancer and back to your life. Opening up to your Clinician is hard. We’re here to help.
OUT WITH THE COLD… IN WITH THE NEW
What is Nella?
Introducing the MODERN Speculum
After almost 200 years of hard, painful metal; and nearly 50 years of breakable plastic; the speculum has been reimagined by Nella founder, Fahti Khosrowshahi.
She’s shaping a new experience for the modern pelvic exam with a patient’s comfort in mind.
Nella is made of smooth material, its temperature-neutral— meaning its not cold and its silent. The goal of Nella is to make your annual exam less stressful. Less painful. Ask your doctor about Nella today.
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Traditional Speculum
- Metal or breakable disposable plastic
- Cold to the touch
- Hard edges
- Wide design
- Unpleasant clanging sound
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Nella Speculum
- Comfortable, medical-grade polymer
- Temperature-neutral
- Smooth
- Narrow as a tampon
- Quiet operation
200 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Designed by women for women, Nella is a totally different, totally new way to take on pelvic exams. Forget the cold, harsh metal speculum. Nella is made of temperature-neutral polymer and features a smoother, ergonomic shape that glides right in. Nella is easy, stress-free and designed with a patient’s comfort in mind.
Did you know?
The vaginal speculum was developed by J. Marion Sims, a plantation doctor. Between 1845 and 1849, Sims perfomed dozens of surgeries, without anesthesia, on at least 12 enslaved women. Recognized for years as the father of gynecology, his statue was finally removed from Central Park in 2018.
J. Marion Sims, a plantation doctor, created the first vaginal speculum.
1845 – 1849
Sims performed dozens of surgeries without anesthesia on at least 12 enslaved women.
196os
Plastic speculums featuring the same shape as the metal versions come to market
2020
Fahti Khosrowshahi of Ceek Women’s Health designs Nella to bring innovation and comfort to the pelvic exam.
Nella is driven by a deep commitment to patient comfort and progress. It represents a turning point in how pelvic exams, including pap smears, are conducted, placing the patient’s well-being at the forefront.
Nella seeks to alleviate the discomfort to the vaginal wall often associated with traditional OBGYN tools. Its ergonomic design ensures a more gentle and pleasant experience, enabling women to take control of their health without unnecessary pain or anxiety.
The Nella speculum is a sign of a new era of progress, compassion, and comfort, reshaping the narrative of pelvic exams. Through innovations like Nella, we can forge a future where every woman feels respected and valued throughout her healthcare journey.
NELLA IS FOR EVERYONE
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Gen Z
Nella helped me feel empowered to take ownership of my sexual health.
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Millennials
Health is my number one priority, and Nella keeps me comfortable and relaxed throughout my annual screenings.
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Moms + Moms-to-be
I no longer have to dread going to my checkups. Nella is the best thing to happen to pelvic and pregnancy exams.
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Menopause
Between fluctuating hormones and menopausal side effects, the last thing I need is more pain down there. Nella made all the difference in my care.
FAQS
You've got questions, we've got answers.
Check out information about Nella below, or ask our representative at customerservice@ceekwomenshealth.com for more information.
Nella FAQs
You've got questions, we've got answers.
Check out information about Nella below, or ask our representative Customer Service.
How does the Comfort Kit work?
The Nella Comfort Kit is ordered online by you, shipped to your home, and you bring it to your next exam. Inside the Kit is everything you and your doctor need for the checkup: the award-winning, disposable Nella speculum designed for comfort (used only once and disposed), cozy socks for those cold, dirty stirrups, a stress ball, and vaginal wipes (ever been left looking for something to wipe that lube off after the exam?). For your clinician, there are also easy steps inside the Kit all about how to use the NELLA speculum.
How do I talk to my doctor when I bring the Kit to the exam?
Start the conversation with your doctor by showing them the Kit and letting them know that a comfortable pelvic exam is important to you. In fact, it’s so important that you brought your own comfortable speculum! Here are some other ways to open the discussion:
- 90 percent of women get anxious about pelvic exams. I’m one of them.
- Traditional speculums hurt me/make me bleed. Nella is as slim as a tampon.
- I don’t like how uncomfortable traditional speculums are. Nella is much easier to insert.
- I want an exam that’s easy and comfortable. I know Nella will help.
What’s in the Kit?
Each Kit comes with:
- A Nella Kind Single-Use Vaginal Speculums
- One pair of soft socks (peace out, freezing metal stirrups and exam floor)
- One stress ball (squeeze the worries away)
- One packet of lubricant for your clinician to use during the exam
- One vaginal wipe for use after your exam
- Instruction sheet for your clinician
How do I get my clinician to use the comfort kit?
Show your OB/GYN the Comfort Kit and give them the instruction card inside the box. It includes detailed instructions and illustrations for your clinician about how to use Nella. It's a simple instruction card (remember they are trained on using speculums, Nella is a speculum, but with modern designs for improved comfort). No clinician should refuse to use the Nella Speculum on you. It’s your vagina and your comfort.
I’ve experienced terrible anxiety when it comes to pelvic exams, will this help?
You’re not alone! 90 percent of women feel anxious before and during their pelvic exams and approximately 27 percent of all women in the US have not seen their OB/GYN in the last three years. By purchasing the Nella Comfort Kit, we’re hoping that women everywhere, but especially women who have anxiety and pain, will feel like you can take charge of your pelvic exam. When you show up to your appointment with a Kit, it tells your healthcare provider loud and clear that you need something better. The Nella Comfort Kit is a solution designed by women for women with the goal of empowering all of us to put the control over our own healthcare back in our hands. Literally.
Are you sure if I buy this my clinician will use it?
No clinician should refuse to use the Nella Speculum on you. It’s your vagina and your comfort.
Can I buy Nella if I am not a healthcare provider?
Yes, you can purchase our comfort kit to bring to your next OBGYN appointment. The Comfort Kit has one disposable specula, along with a pair of socks to wear during your exam (and many moments at home afterwards).
In the kit: Is the speculum clean or sanitary for the clinician to use?
The Nella Speculum featured in the Comfort Kit is manufactured clean and is packaged individually consistent with the speculum used in hospitals and clinics
Who is the Kit for?
For the 90% of women who get anxious about OB/GYN checkups…
For women who’ve had pain and/or bled during exams…
For your daughter who’s scared about her first appointment…why should her first appointment be with a antiquated metal or plastic speculum?
For the 1 in 4 women who’ve experienced sexual trauma…
For gynecological cancer survivors…
For women in menopause…
For all women everywhere…
We all deserve comfort.
Do I bring the speculum home after the exam?
Nope! The Nella speculum in the Comfort Kit is single use, so your clinician should toss it once they’re done with your exam.
How does Nella Work?
A speculum is a medical tool used during gynecological exams to help open the vaginal canal so that the healthcare provider can examine the cervix and vaginal walls. The speculum is inserted into the vagina and then gently opened to provide a clear view of the cervix. Nella is a single-use, disposable device that is made of plastic. To use a Nella speculum, the healthcare provider first lubricates it with a water-based lubricant. Then, the speculum is inserted into the vagina and gently opened by squeezing the handles together. Once the speculum is open, the healthcare provider can examine the cervix and vaginal walls using a light and a swab. After the exam is complete, the speculum is removed from the vagina by releasing the handles and gently pulling it out. The Nella speculum is then disposed of in accordance with medical waste disposal regulations.
I don’t go to the GYNO anymore because I am too old, but is NELLA for my age?
We at Nella think all women should see their medical providers, regardless of age. But Nella isn't just for you. It's for your daughters, and your granddaughters, or your friend's daughter. It's for all women who care about women's health and the need for its evolution. Because it's about time we deserve modernized healthcare. Is this made of plastic? Plastic speculums hurt me just as much as metal. Our team of engineers have worked diligently to find the right material that is durable, smooth and strong. Try it and let us know what you think!
Does Nella Take the Pain Away from A Procedure I May Have?
Nella will not take the pain away from any procedure, whether its an IUD insertion, Biopsy, etc. But Nella will make it far more comfortable for you during the exam.
How do I ask my clinician to switch to Nella?
Visit our Talk To Your Doctor page on our website to learn how to speak to your doctor about switching to Nella