Hospital da Ordem Terceira Chiado

Consultas de Especialidades

Gynaecology

About

Gynaecology is the specialty treating diseases of the female reproductive system. Obstetricians follow patients during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

 

It includes the following branches:

 

General Gynaecology

 

Oncologic Gynaecology

 

Urogynaecology (urinary incontinence and pelvic floor changes)

 

Senology (Breast diseases)

Areas of intervention

Our doctors perform the following tests:

Abdominal and pelvic ultrasounds, and endovaginal ultrasounds.

Colposcopies and hysteroscopies

 

Hysteroscopies are examinations to visualise the uterine cavity, and thus diagnose possible lesions which are responsible for abnormal haemorrhages, infertility, repeated miscarriages and malformations.

 

It is performed on outpatients under a low-risk local anaesthesia.

 

It is contraindicated in pregnant women, and in cases of acute infections, and active haemorrhages.