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Gynecology

Sidra Medicine provides gynecological services to all women in Qatar from the age of 14 years onwards. The service is available to both married and unmarried women. Women will have the option for their husband or a female guardian to be present for all or part of their consultations and procedures as per their wishes.

Conditions Treated

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Fibroids
  • Ovarian Cysts/Masses
  • Mullerian Anomalies
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Excessive Bleeding (related to reproductive organs)
  • Congenital defects of uterus
  • Cesarean scar defects
  • Incompetent cervix
  • Menopausal Management & HRT
  • Menstrual Dysfunction
  • Excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding over the age of 45
  • Contraception Advice and management (e.g. IUD, Implanon, etc.)
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Fibroid degeneration
  • Pelvic and Bartholin gland infection
  • Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms
  • Vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes and sweats)
  • Psychological symptoms (depression, mood swings, reduced libido)
  • Urogenital symptoms (vaginal dryness)
  • Musculoskeletal symptoms (osteoporosis and joint pains)

 

Services

  • Pediatric and adolescent gynecology

    Our pediatric and adolescent gynecology service is a nationally accredited service tasked with the care of young girls with menstrual related problems including heavy or painful periods or other menstrual problems associated with the growing up years.

  • Cervical screening and prevention

    Our service provides a complete cervical cancer prevention, screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions. We provide HPV vaccination, cervical smear, colposcopy and treatment of pre-cancer lesions in a one-stop service model.

  • Cervical Screening

    The Cervical Screening Clinic at Sidra Medicine offers cervical screenings which can detect abnormalities and identify the need for treatment. Services include Pap tests, which check for cell changes in the cervix caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The Clinic also offers HPV vaccinations to all eligible women and has embedded a system that will notify a patient when they require a follow up test. The clinic is a nurse led service available to any women over the age of 21, or who have been married for more than three years.

  • Well Women Assessment

    A well-woman visit provides an excellent opportunity to counsel patients about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing risk behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. The assessment includes screening, evaluation and counseling - individualized on the basis of age and risk factors. A yearly assessment provides woman with the opportunity to receive a comprehensive updates and health education.

  • Urgent care

    Sidra Medicine’s Women’s Urgent Care service provides women who need emergency care for an acute gynecological problem (relating to the female reproductive system) or those experiencing problems during early pregnancy, for example bleeding, pain, or severe nausea or vomiting.
    Our urgent care services are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer assessment and evaluation by a multidisciplinary team of experts who offer safe and specialist care.

    We offer:
    • Diagnostic imaging- ultrasound scans (sonar), MRI, CT scan if required
    • Relevant blood and urine tests
    • Special investigations such as genetic tests, infection screen, thrombophilia screen, cervical length measurement.
    • Emergency and urgent medical and Surgical management including laparoscopic surgery for emergency conditions
    • Ongoing support, psychological and social support
       
    On arrival, one of our triage nurses will take some information and perform some basic assessments. You will then be seen by a Doctor. As this is an emergency please be aware that you will be seen according to your clinical need not the time you arrive.

  • Menopause Clinic

    At Sidra Medicine we offer a comprehensive service dedicated to the management of women’s health during the midlife, menopause and beyond.  Our multi-specialist team consists of expert gynecologists, endocrinologists, psychologists, dieticians and physiotherapists to deliver this service. This holistic, patient-centered team approach has been implemented to ensure that the latest specialist information, support and treatment is offered to our patients.

    Who should attend this clinic
    • Women during all stages of menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause and post menopause) including premature/early menopause
    • Women who wish to discuss their experience of menopause and seek information and advice on matters relating to the menopause or well woman assessment
    • Women experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms such as:
    • Vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes and sweats)
    • Psychological symptoms (depression, mood swings, reduced libido)
    • Urogenital symptoms (vaginal dryness)
    • Musculoskeletal symptoms (osteoporosis and joint pains)
    • Insomnia, fatigue and poor concentration
    • Excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding over the age of 45

  • In-Office Procedures

    We offer minimally invasive in-office procedures that provide greater privacy, require less time and lower costs. By performing these procedures in the comfort of our offices at the Outpatient Clinic, you will receive the warm, personalized care you deserve.

  • Office Hysteroscopy

    A minimally invasive procedure that examines the inside of the uterus (womb). Alongside the conventional approach of having surgery while asleep, we also offer this in our outpatient clinic. The procedure is done by passing a thin telescope-like device, called a hysteroscope, that is fitted with a small camera through the neck of your womb (cervix). The physician doing the procedure can then see whether there are any problems inside your uterus that may need further investigation or treatment. The procedure takes around 15 minutes and most woman experience little pain.

  • Colposcopy

    Colposcopy is done when results of cervical cancer screening tests show abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Colposcopy provides more information about the abnormal cells. Colposcopy is a way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device called a colposcope. This exam allows the physician to find problems that cannot be seen by the eye alone. The procedure takes around 15 minutes and most woman experience little discomfort.

  • Fibroid Center

    Our team of gynecologists work closely with our pharmacists and imaging teams to provide women with the best medical or surgical management options available. The service provides women with an individualized approach to the management of their fibroids. These include Robotic Myomectomy, Uterine Artery Embolization and High Intensity Focused Ultrasound.

  • Gynecology Surgery

    We perform a wide range of surgery for gynecological conditions including
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Gynecology
      (e.g. Robotic Myomectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy)
    • Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
      (e.g. Pelvic organ prolapse surgeries, urinary incontinence slings)
    • Other Laparoscopic Gynecology
      (e.g. laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy)
    • Operative Hysteroscopies
      (e.g. hysteroscopic myomectomy, endometrial ablation)

Patient Story

The Importance of Cervical Screening

Patient Story

In 2021, while on a regular gynecology check-up at Sidra Medicine, Fathea Adheir upon the advise of her physician, underwent cervical screening and took a Pap smear. When the test results showed that she had cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN) indicating abnormal changes of the cells that lined her cervix, time was of the essence for her to address the condition, as Fathea was identified at risk of developing cervical cancer.

“I am forever grateful for the amazing care I received at Sidra Medicine – and that my physician was adamant that I take a Pap smear or I would not have known that I was at risk of getting cervical cancer. The whole process from diagnosis to treatment was done in two weeks. Once the diagnosis was made, the wonderful team at Sidra Medicine worked with me both psychologically and physiologically. They not only treated the abnormal cells but also helped me deal with anxiety through counselling sessions.
I strongly encourage all women to consider getting cervical screenings done. Talk to your healthcare team and don’t delay. The process isn’t as daunting as some people think and can save your life! It truly is better to be safe than sorry.”