Gynecology in Bratislava

Signs of gynecological diseases 

Women start having regular gynecological examinations after puberty to get a complete picture of their reproductive health. It is recommended to visit a gynecologist once a year. If it is not pregnancy, then the indications for consultation with a gynecologist are:

• disruption of the menstrual cycle, or painful menstruation;
• abnormal vaginal bleeding during or between periods;
• pain in the lower abdomen or pain in the ovaries, not associated with menstrual cramps;
• chest pain and breast tightness;
• itching, swelling or redness in the vagina;
• lymph nodes in the groin;
• increased discharge from the vagina;
• vaginal discharge that has a bad smell or is an unusual color, such as green, yellow, or brown, or vaginal discharge that contains blood.

These symptoms may indicate sexually transmitted diseases, inflammation or cervical cancer. With the above-mentioned diagnoses, it is sometimes necessary to resort to invasive methods of treatment. Gynecological consultation or gynecological examination at the first suspicious symptoms actively prevents the occurrence of diseases of the female reproductive system and reduces the risk of chronicity and complications.

Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the female groin in most cases is a sign of a bacterial or fungal infection of the vaginal mucosa, e.g. bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis. Enlarged inguinal lymph nodes can also be a symptom of sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, genital herpes, etc.).

Sharp or nagging pain in the lower abdomen, combined with vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor and pain during intercourse, are the main signs of inflammation of the uterus (endometritis). It most often develops as a result of untreated chronic inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis).

Spreading beyond the uterus, the bacterial infection causes inflammation of its appendages (ovaries, fallopian tubes). The main symptoms of inflammation of the ovaries are pain in the lower abdomen, heavy periods and bleeding between them, difficult and painful urination, vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor.

Consultation of a gynecologist in Bratislava

A gynecologist specializes in research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the female reproductive system. A gynecological examination is a set of examinations of a woman's reproductive system. Several tests are specifically related to the diagnosis of a particular condition or disease.

The optimal time to visit a gynecologist is the first week after the end of menstruation, but it can be appointed at another time outside the menstrual cycle. In addition to medical procedures, a standard examination also includes an oral assessment of the patient's subjective condition – anamnesis.

The most common examinations include for example colposcopy - visualization of the cervix using a special microscope - a colposcope, or ultrasound of the pelvic organs - visualization of internal reproductive organs using ultrasound. In addition to diagnosis, the gynecologist also treats certain diseases, mainly:

• viral diseases, e.g. genital herpes;
• bacterial infections, e.g. colpitis;
• fungal infections, e.g. vaginal mycosis.

You can make an appointment with a gynecologist at Doktorpro Bratislava medical center using the online form or by phone number indicated on the website.

Gynecological consultation in Bratislava 

The initial gynecological consultation at Doktorpro Bratislava takes place in two stages. First, the doctor asks the patient about complaints and reviews her history, then palpates the mammary glands and conducts an examination in the gynecological chair. During the examination, the doctor may take a vaginal swab to test for bacterial vaginosis if needed.

At the request of the patient, an ultrasound of the pelvic organs can immediately be included in the gynecological examination to exclude organic pathologies (cysts, tumors) that cannot be detected during gynecological examination. Based on the results of the examination, the doctor establishes a diagnosis and prescribes a treatment regimen or refers the patient for additional examinations, such as colposcopy (examination of the cervix and vaginal walls with a special microscope) to rule out precancerous changes in their tissues.

The obstetrician-gynecologist of the Doktorpro Bratislava Medical Center specializes in preparing a woman for pregnancy and screening in the 1st trimester. This includes:

• necessary tests and examinations to determine the readiness of a woman's body to conceive;
• observation of the woman and the fetus in the first trimester;
• infertility treatment;
• treatment of injuries and inflammations of the female reproductive organs that affect the condition of the fetus (for example, cervix disorders).

Our obstetrician-gynecologist also provides assistance in the postpartum period.

Reproductive endocrinology consultation in Bratislava 

A reproductive endocrinologist is a doctor who treats endocrine disorders that provoke genital problems in women. The doctor specializes in hormonal disorders (in case of an excess or lack of hormones in the female body).

A reproductive endocrinologist treats:

• premenstrual syndrome (PMS is directly related to the hypothalamus activity);
• polycystic ovary syndrome or endocrine infertility (include a violation of the secretion of hormones of the endocrine glands of the ovaries, pancreas, and pituitary gland);
• hyperandrogenic syndrome (excess androgen synthesis, causing the absence of ovulation and leading to miscarriage);
• climacteric syndrome (develops due to age-related fluctuations in estrogen levels);
• endometrial hyperplasia (growth of the uterine mucous tissue, which complicates the fixation of the embryo);
• hyperprolactinemia (overproduction of prolactin due to hypothyroidism, pituitary adenoma or ovarian disease).

A reproductive endocrinologist specializes in the treatment of infertility, endocrine and gynecological diseases in the reproductive period of a woman and postmenopausal problems.

In the postmenopausal period, it is necessary to prevent atrophy of the urogenital tract, uterine fibroids and endometrial hyperplasia, as well as timely detect oncological threats to women's health.

The specialist diagnoses and treats rare forms of genetic disorders, accompanied by the absence of menstruation (Turner's syndrome, mixed gonadal dysgenesis, true and false hermaphroditism).

In order to correctly diagnose and select individual treatment, a reproductive endocrinologist may prescribe a hormonal examination (to assess the work of the pituitary gland, ovaries, adrenal glands), as well as ultrasound of the thyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys.

Make an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist for the treatment of female hormonal disorders at Doktorpro Bratislava by phone (available on our website) or by filling out the appointment form.