Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia is responsible for most infections related to unfulfilled desire to have children in Germany. 70% of initial infections in women (90% in men) are asymptomatic. Through screening of all women, the consequences of an infection can be demonstrably reduced.
Statutory health insurance therefore covers an annual screening up to the age of 25 and at the beginning of a pregnancy.
While this covers the largest risk groups, the risk of infection continues as long as one has not committed to a single sexual partner and the desire to have children has not been fulfilled.
We therefore also offer this examination as a self-pay service for non-pregnant women over 25.
Your Benefit
- Additional assurance for the preservation of your fertility
- Simple urine test
- Straightforward treatment if the test is positive
Enhanced Early Detection
of Precursors to Cervical Cancer
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, although it is much rarer in Germany. This is due to gynecological early detection examinations. Through some additional tests, the sensitivity of early detection can be further improved.
Colposcopy
In this procedure, the cervix is examined under magnification and the tissue is stained.
Your Benefit
- Assessment of tissue changes that could conceal precancerous forms
- More targeted sampling of the smear from visibly altered areas
Liquid-Based Cytology
The ThinPrep Pap Test is a technical advancement of the standard Pap smear. Instead of being spread on a slide, the cells collected from the cervix are rinsed into a container with a preservative and analyzed by computer in a specialized laboratory.
Your Benefit
The evaluability of cervical cells is significantly improved. This makes it possible to
- improve the quality of findings in cases of mild abnormalities (dysplasia)
- reduce the rate of repeat tests due to difficult evaluability.
Detection of Human Papillomaviruses (HPV Test)
Cervical cancer, as is now well established, is caused almost exclusively by human papillomaviruses (HPV). Infections with these viruses are very common and typically resolve spontaneously. In some cases, however, cellular changes occur that can develop into cervical cancer over time.
There are numerous members (subtypes) in the papillomavirus family. Most are harmless. However, some have the ability to permanently alter healthy tissue and trigger cancer.
Your Benefit
- The test we offer (HPV DNA – low risk and high risk) tests only for relevant viruses and can be performed as part of the regular check-up.
- If the result is normal, you can additionally protect yourself through vaccination.
Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia is responsible for most infections related to unfulfilled desire to have children in Germany. 70% of initial infections in women (90% in men) are asymptomatic. Through screening of all women, the consequences of an infection can be demonstrably reduced.
Statutory health insurance therefore covers an annual screening up to the age of 25 and at the beginning of a pregnancy.
While this covers the largest risk groups, the risk of infection continues as long as one has not committed to a single sexual partner and the desire to have children has not been fulfilled.
We therefore also offer this examination as a self-pay service for non-pregnant women over 25.
Your Benefit
- Additional assurance for the preservation of your fertility
- Simple urine test
- Straightforward treatment if the test is positive
Vaginal Ultrasound
Early Detection of Changes to the Ovaries and Uterine Lining
To detect pathological changes to the ovaries and the uterus, the physician performs a vaginal palpation of the lower abdomen. When the palpation findings are normal and there are no symptoms (e.g., bleeding after menopause), the vaginal ultrasound examination is not part of the standard preventive care services.
The vaginal ultrasound examination is undoubtedly the best, simplest, and least burdensome method for detecting early changes to the ovaries and the uterus.
Your Benefit
- Detection of changes before they cause symptoms or discomfort
Breast Ultrasound
High-Resolution Ultrasound, 3D Ultrasound and Sono-CT for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
The standard for early detection of breast cancer is mammography, which is offered every 2 years for women without complaints between the ages of 50 and 69 as part of the national mammography screening program.
However, mammography is only effective with additional ultrasound when the glandular tissue is dense. Moreover, 20% of affected women are younger than 50 and 30% of affected women are older than 69.
The high-resolution ultrasound technology used in our practice represents the latest state of the art and offers an imaging quality that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago.
We offer this service in cooperation with our partner, the Diagnostic Breast Center.
Your Benefit
- As a supplement to palpation, ultrasound can detect small tumor nodules and cysts that would otherwise remain undetected
- For patients with dense and firm breast glandular tissue, ultrasound significantly improves the diagnostic accuracy of mammography
- In most cases, the method can help distinguish benign from malignant changes
- In the years between mammography screening examinations, the method provides an additional opportunity for early detection
Immunological Fecal Occult Blood Test
for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Since 2002, an annual stool test for hidden (occult) blood has been part of the preventive check-up for men and women from the age of 50. This test can detect traces of blood that may indicate colorectal cancer.
The disadvantage of the method is false-positive results. This means that food items (meat and sausage products), certain vegetables, or medications can cause a positive result even though no human blood is present in the sample. Vitamin C and multivitamin juices can also distort the result.
With the immunological test we offer, interference from food items is no longer possible, as it exclusively detects human red blood pigment (hemoglobin).
Your Benefit
- Fewer “false alarms”
- Earlier detection of the smallest amounts of blood
- Additional examinations for further investigation (e.g., colonoscopy) can be reduced
Bone Health / Osteoporosis
Do You Know Your Personal Risk?
A bone density measurement can help.
A few facts: Approximately 7-8 million people are affected by osteoporosis in Germany. This number will increase dramatically in the coming years due to improved life expectancy.
Risk factors for osteoporosis include advancing age, lack of exercise, underweight, and family history. Women during and after menopause are particularly affected, as well as patients who are being treated with chemotherapy or anti-hormonal therapy for a tumor disease.
Do you know your personal risk? A bone density measurement can help!
Those who know their personal risk can take early action against osteoporosis. Often, a change in lifestyle habits is sufficient (exercise, calcium-rich diet, vitamin D supplementation, avoidance of certain stimulants, etc.). Sometimes, however, medication must be taken to prevent further bone loss.
How Do We Proceed?
Our practice specializes in the care of women who are interested in their bone health or who suffer from osteoporosis.
Bone density measurement helps us assess your personal risk. We measure bone density using the DEXA method in the spine and hip.
This method is considered the gold standard. It plays an important role in estimating whether bone fractures are likely.
Formalities
Statutory health insurance does not cover a purely preventive bone density measurement and only covers the costs in cases of increased risk or previous bone fractures.
However, if a severe bone deficiency requiring treatment is detected, the prescribed medications are covered by the health insurance.
In appropriate cases, we therefore offer the preventive bone density measurement as a self-pay service. This service includes, in addition to the explanation of the measurement results, a medical consultation on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Privately insured patients can submit the invoice to their insurance company.
