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Desired caesarean section (Caesarean section) or spontaneous delivery, which is better?

  09. July 2021     Gudrun Mehring Advise

At some point during pregnancy there comes a time when every woman thinks about giving birth. Many women then consider how they would like to see the birth and perhaps whether a caesarean section would be “better” after all.

Caesarean section (Caesarean section) is the most common operation for women in the world and the rate continues to increase.

The rate of caesarean sections in Switzerland is around 32%, which is of course not only so-called desired caesarean sections, but also spontaneous births that end in a caesarean section. In other countries, such as Brazil, the rate is much higher, ...

Scars – achieve optimal results with the right care

A scar is a fibre-rich replacement tissue formed by connective tissue cells during wound healing. Scarring is a natural process that occurs when injured tissue heals. A scar occurs when not only the top layer of skin (epidermis) but also deeper layers of skin are injured. Scars...

Chronic itching in the genital area: lichen sclerosus

  23. April 2021     Prof. (UNIC) Dr. med. Bettina von Seefried Advise

As gynecologists, we speak of the VULVA and use it to refer to the parts of the genitalia that are visible externally. Therefore, the term vulva describes the region from the pubic mount (consisting of fatty tissue and covered by hair) to the anus. This is where the clitoris with...

Myoma – benign tumors of the uterus

  26. March 2021     Dr. med. Juliette Schmid-Lossberg Advise

Myoma are benign tumors of the muscular layer of the uterus and are hormone-dependent. They usually develop between the ages of 30 and 50. The reason for the occurence is not known, but a family predisposition is very common. In most cases, myoma do not cause symptoms, but are...

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a frequently diagnosed disease during pregnancy. Early diagnosis and therapy can optimize the course of pregnancy and childbirth. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy....

Interstitial cystitis

Many of us have experienced an increased urge to urinate and the feeling of constantly having to go to the toilet even though the bladder is empty. This is followed by a burning sensation when urinating and cramp-like pain in the abdomen. These are the typical symptoms of...

Pregnancy and Corona pandemic (Covid-19)

  25. November 2020     Dr. med. Jennifer Pohle Advise

Since the outbreak of the Corona Virus in spring 2020 it has been the dominating topic. Now the second wave has arrived, but unlike in spring pregnant women are considered to be a risk group. In the following text we want to give you an update to what is known about Corona...

Familial breast and ovarian cancer

  12. October 2020     Dr. med. univ. Martina von Watzdorf Advise

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In Switzerland, about 6000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Mostly the disease occurs by chance, i.e. sporadically. The causes are usually multifactorial. Only a small proportion of women who develop breast...

The polycystic ovarian syndrome – A disease of the whole body

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women in the reproductive age (prevalence 10%). The symptoms of the disease are varied, acne, pronounced body hair, lack of ovulation and unfulfilled desire for children are symptoms that lead patients to...