Gynaecological check-ups are one of those appointments that are easy to put off when everything is fine. Yet it's precisely when everything is fine that they are most useful: with most gynaecological problems, the earlier they are detected, the simpler they are to treat.
Content validated by Dr Cécile Besson Duvanel, Medical Director
In the absence of any particular symptoms, a regular gynaecological check-up is recommended from the start of sexual activity or around the age of 20 to 25, then at a frequency agreed with your gynaecologist according to your age, your history and your needs (contraception, screening, planning a pregnancy). Cervical cancer screening, by cervical smear, follows its own precise schedule, which your doctor adapts to your situation.
A check-up consultation always starts with a conversation: your cycle, contraception, comfort, any questions you have. The clinical examination comes next, explained step by step, at your pace. Nothing is imposed: good gynaecological care is built first and foremost on trust.
Some signs warrant a prompt appointment rather than waiting for your next check-up: unusual bleeding, persistent pelvic pain, unexplained discomfort or changes. If in doubt, call: our team will point you in the right direction on 021 964 30 00.
At Quai Santé, the obstetrics and gynaecology consultation also covers gynaecological endocrinology and support when conceiving proves difficult. When trying for a baby is taking longer than hoped, that deserves a listening ear and an assessment, not a lonely wait.
Been too long since your last check-up? Our gynaecologist sees patients at Montreux station.
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. In a life-threatening emergency, call 144. Medical disclaimer
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