Gynaecology

About the specialty

Gynaecology provides follow-up of women’s health: prevention, contraception, and diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genital organs and breast.

Polycrabat Sevamed reviews the file, refers the patient to the appropriate gynaecologist and coordinates consultations, tests, any surgery and follow-up.

Main conditions treated

• Gynaecological follow-up and screening
• Menstrual disorders and pelvic pain
• Fibroids and ovarian cysts
• Endometriosis
• Infertility: assessment and referral
• Menopause

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Gynaecological examination
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Cervical smear
• Mammography and breast ultrasound depending on age
• Gynaecological surgery depending on the indication

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Consultation and listeningDiscussion of the situation, medical history and expectations.
2. 02
   Referral to a specialistGynaecologist, obstetrician, paediatrician or neonatologist as needed.
3. 03
   Tests and assessmentsUltrasound, laboratory tests or other investigations depending on the medical indication.
4. 04
   Appropriate careFollow-up, treatment or procedure decided by the medical team.
5. 05
   Hospital stay if necessaryMaternity, paediatrics or specialised units depending on the situation.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorContinuity with the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

Gynaecology works with obstetrics, imaging, oncology and surgery when the situation requires it.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Cervical cancer: from HPV screening to treatment→
• Uterine fibroids: what symptoms and what treatments?→
• Endometriosis: understanding the pain and personalising care→
• Women’s health: which screenings according to age and risk?→
• Breast and gynaecological cancers: screening and diagnosis→
• Pre-eclampsia: monitoring high blood pressure during pregnancy→
• Pink October at the Embassy of Gabon in Rabat: raising awareness of women’s cancers (2024)→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Obstetrics→
• Medical imaging & radiology→
• Gynaecological Check-Up→
• Cancer surgery→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.