Menopause is the second period in a woman’s life, after adolescence, of sudden physical, but also social and emotional changes. Every woman’s desire is a smooth transition to this phase by the timely handling of various problems that may be encountered, as well as the encouragement for a healthy, anti-ageing and recreational way of life. In my clinic I provide the following services for this group of women:
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- Pap smear test or Thin Prep pap smear ( collection of cervical cells to detect dysplastic lesions)
- Vaginal fluid cultures – Antibiogram (sample of vaginal fluid sample with sterile cotton swab and microbiological analysis to identify the infective responsible microbe and the appropriate antibiotic)
- HPV test (detection of human papillomavirus DNA so that we know if the woman is a carrier and which type )
- Vulvoscopy and Colposcopy (illuminated and magnified view of the vulva, vagina and cervix for the detection of HPV infections and cancer)
- Abdominal ultrasound or transvaginal ultrasound (imaging of the uterus and ovaries)
- Breast palpation
- Training in breast self-examination
- Breast ultrasound
- Counselling on various gynaecological issues, such as osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, pelvic floor relaxation, urinary incontinence.
- Counseling on digital mammography and bone density measurement results.
- Counselling on personal emotional health and anti-ageing.
- Acupuncture for hot flushing (sudden burning sensation, sweating and redness in the upper half of the trunk and face) and insomnia.