Gynecology with Passion and Experience

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you accept new patients? Is a referral required?

  Yes, we accept new patients, and no referral is needed. Simply contact us by phone or through the contact form. → Contact → Book Online

• Can I get an appointment at short notice, and how do I reach you in an emergency?

  For acute symptoms we always try to find a slot at short notice – please call us. Outside our opening hours you will find the emergency numbers on our emergency page; pregnant patients should contact the midwife at their chosen maternity clinic directly. → Contact → Emergency

• From what age and when is the first visit – also for teenagers?

  There is no fixed age. A first visit makes sense whenever there are questions – about periods, contraception, the HPV vaccination, or simply out of uncertainty. At the first visit there is no automatic examination; we take time to talk. → Screening → Teenager

• Can I bring someone with me?

  Of course – partner, friend, mother or a person you trust. You decide who is present during the consultation and who is not.

• How often should I come for screening?

  As a guide, once a year; sometimes a longer interval is sufficient. Which rhythm suits you depends on your age, previous findings and contraception – we determine it together.

• What does insurance cover, and what do I pay myself?

  Basic insurance covers gynaecological screening, investigations for symptoms and pregnancy check-ups. Contraceptives and certain additional services are paid privately. The deductible applies as usual – we tell you in advance when something is payable by you.

• HPV vaccination – for whom, and who pays?

  It is recommended primarily for adolescents before their first sexual contact, but it can also be worthwhile later. It is covered through the cantonal vaccination programmes. It is the only vaccination that protects against a cancer. → Screening - Cervix 

• From what age and how often should I have a mammogram?

  Previously the recommendation was from age 50 onward, every two years. The recommendations are currently changing – regular mammography is now advised from age 45. Whether and when it makes sense for you also depends on your family history. → Screening - Breast 

• Which contraception suits me?

  That depends on your situation in life – whether you want to think about it daily, whether hormones are an option for you, whether your family planning is complete. There is no best method, only the one that is right for you. We go through the options calmly with you. → Hormone-Free Contraception → Hormonal Contraception

• Menopause – do I have to take hormones?

  No, you do not. Hormone replacement therapy can relieve symptoms considerably, but it is an option, not an obligation – many women get through it well without. We accompany you through the menopause as a whole, show you the benefits and the limits, and in the end you decide what suits you. → Menopause and Hormones

• I'm pregnant – what now, and when is the first appointment?

  Congratulations. The first appointment is usually in the 7th–9th week of pregnancy. Get in touch as soon as you know, and we will plan together. If you have symptoms or bleeding, come earlier.
  → Being pregnant → Due Date Calculator

• What am I allowed in pregnancy – coffee, sport, travel?

  More than most people think. Coffee in moderation is fine, exercise does you good, and travel is usually unproblematic too. There are a few clear things to avoid – but you do not have to spend nine months in worry. → Exercise and Daily Life → Nutrition

• Prenatal diagnostics (first trimester test, NIPT) – what is offered?

  There are several examinations that can give indications of certain conditions in the child – from ultrasound and the first trimester test to NIPT. You decide which ones you wish to have and which not; you also have the right not to know. We inform you neutrally so that you can decide in your own time. → Prenatal Diagnostics