Gynaecology
Gynaecology clinic also in unit Ljubljana!
Gynaecology is one of the few areas of medicine where a very simple examination can detect precancerous cervical lesions and cervical cancer. This exam is called smear – PAP test. Women in Slovenia are entitled to a free examination once every 3 years in the event that previously, two PAP tests were I-negative and the patients have no risk factors.
In addition to observing cervical changes, the gynaecological examination also allows the detection of changes in the vagina, especially various inflammations. It is helpful for detecting tumours in the uterus or ovaries and different anatomical changes (uterus and vaginal ptosis, endometriosis of the pelvis). All these changes can be detected by palpation of the reproductive organs. As this is not a very reliable method, a big advance in this field was achieved with the introduction of the vaginal ultrasound examination. The latter is mostly performed in vague or suspicious findings in examination by palpation, or if the patient experiences problems which cannot be explained by a regular exam.
Basic information about the examination
Locations of gynaecology examinations
- Bled | Pod skalo 4, 4260 Bled
- Ljubljana | Barvarska steza 4 (Vila Urbana), 1000 Ljubljana
NEW - Preventive examination for Women
We have created a special preventive examination for women, which includes key medical examinations to check your “female” health.
More informationBreast ultrasound
The Diagnostic Centre Bled also performs breast ultrasound scans. A breast ultrasound is a non-invasive ultrasound procedure used as a standalone screening tool in women aged 50 or below or as an adjunct to mammography.
More informationFrequently asked questions
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How the gynaecological examination looks like?
Probably all women are familiar with gynaecological examination, except from maybe those who are coming to the exam for the first time. First, we examine the external genitalia and any changes to it. Then follows an inspection of the vagina and cervix with the mirrors. This also allows us to observe any abnormalities, especially a variety of inflammatory changes and changes in the cervix. With a wooden stick we take a smear sample - PAP-test. The mirror exam is followed by palpation of the uterus and ovaries with both hands, namely, with 2 fingers of the right hand in the vagina and the left hand played on patient's abdomen. Generally, gynaecological examination is painlessness. Any pain is usually a sign of pathological changes. Gynaecological examination can be complemented by a vaginal ultrasound examination.
The purpose of the gynaecological examination is to determine the potential precancerous changes.