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For those with statutory health insurance, the costs for the online doctor’s visit are covered by your health insurance. Privately insured persons will receive an invoice as usual, which they can submit to their insurance company.
What do I need to bear in mind with electronic prescriptions or sick notes?
After providing telemedical treatment, doctors can issue electronic prescriptions (including health insurance prescriptions, private prescriptions, referral prescriptions) and sick certificates for work via TeleClinic in accordance with the applicable legal requirements and regulatory framework. These are legally valid and recognised by employers and pharmacies. Please note that a sick certificate can only be issued for a maximum of 3 days.
Where can I redeem my prescription?
Once the doctor has issued the electronic prescription for you, you can redeem it directly using the app. To do this, you can simply show the redemption code from the app at a local pharmacy or have the medication conveniently delivered to your home by a mail-order pharmacy. In addition, a growing number of pharmacies also offer delivery by courier service. Your prescription is of course also available via the gematik e-prescription app or the electronic health card (eGK).
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First, you submit your request to us via the online form or in the app. You will be notified when the online consultation starts and can join the consultation via the app. The connection with the doctor is established immediately as soon as the doctor has also joined the online consultation. During the consultation, the doctor will take the time to answer your questions until all the important issues have been clarified and will then issue you with all the important documents in the app.
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Guide to the gynecologist & gynecology
This page is intended to provide you with the most important background information on the specialty of gynaecology. Here you can find out the most important points about the specialty of gynaecology. Among other things, we explain which specializations there are, which concerns a gynaecologist can help you with online and which therapies are used for the most common gynaecological diseases.
Abstract:
Do you have pain in your lower abdomen or irregular periods? Perhaps you have recently started to suffer from itching in the genital area or discharge? A gynecologist will find out what is wrong with you.
The gynecologists diagnose and treatgender-specificdiseases, but also accompany you during pregnancy and childbirth.
Gynecologists use ultrasound diagnostics and advise on hormone therapy during and after the menopause.
The gynecologists are also your point of contact when choosing the right contraceptive and can advise you on the various advantages and disadvantages of the methods.
Doctors of gynecology: a versatile profession
Doctors who choose to specialize in gynaecology care for patients from puberty to old age. The work of gynecologists includes the diagnosis and treatment of gender-specific diseases as well as preventive counseling and reproductive medicine for pregnancy, birth and beyond. The work is carried out on an outpatient or inpatient basis and also requires surgical qualifications.
After completing general medical training and successfully passing the medical examination, doctors of gynecology work in the following areas, among others:
Prevention of gender-specific diseases
Consulting
Early detection measures
General surgical procedures
Vaginal, abdominal and minimally invasive surgery
Family planning and reproductive medicine
Obstetrics
Prenatal medicine
Postpartum care
Urogynecology
Typical diseases of the bladder and kidney tract in connection with diseases of the reproductive organs
Endocrinology
Treatment of hormonally triggered diseases
Gynecologic oncology
Cancer therapy with a focus on gender-specific diseases
Senology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female breast
Reconstructive treatments
For example, in senology for the surgical reconstruction of the female breast
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Care and treatment of female children and adolescents with gender-specific illnesses and/or trauma
Clinical research
How gynecologists examine and diagnose women
A gynecologist usually examines patients at least once a year. From the age of 45, two examinations per year are recommended. This is not just about diagnosing acute illnesses, but also about advice and prevention.
The consultation between doctor and patient should clarify questions about the patient’s life situation and general health. Possible existing or new, possibly chronic illnesses should be discussed, and the gynecologist should also be aware of habits (smoking, alcohol consumption) as well as medication taken.
The examination includes measuring blood pressure and determining body weight, followed by a palpation of the breasts and female reproductive organs – often in conjunction with an ultrasound. A smear test of the uterine lining for the early detection of cancer is also part of the examination at least once a year for adult women. An examination of the rectum is also part of the routine examination from the age of 50.
If a disease is suspected, the blood or urine is analyzed. The results are usually evaluated in a laboratory. If there are palpation findings in the breast, the gynecologist refers the patient to a radiologist who performs an X-ray examination of the breast, known as a mammogram.
Cancer screening – when should you take advantage of it?
From the age of 20, women are entitled to an annual palpation examination of the genitals in combination with a smear test. From the age of 30, an annual breast palpation is included in the scope of benefits. From the age of 50, mammography every two years and an annual palpation of the large intestine, including a check for occult blood in the stool, are also part of preventive care. As a general rule, all women should make use of the preventive measures to which they are entitled, as excellent treatment results can be achieved for many cancers if they are diagnosed in good time.
The most common women’s diseases at a glance
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A gynaecologist has diverse and challenging tasks, as their work is not only dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, but also includes support and care during pregnancy and childbirth. Women of all ages can suffer from gender-specific diseases that can be treated or even prevented and detected at an early stage through preventive measures. The following overview shows you the most common diseases that gynecologists are confronted with:
Disease
Description of the disease
Symptoms
Causes of the disease
Treatment options
Corpus luteum hormone deficiency
Impaired production of the hormone progesterone in the ovaries
Imbalance of the vaginal flora due to antibiotic therapy
Venereal diseases
Treatment according to the diagnosis, in the case of bacterial or fungal infestation using vaginal suppositories or gels, often with subsequent restoration of the vaginal flora
Transmission of bacteria or viruses through unprotected sexual intercourse
As the disease-related changes to the mucous membrane of the reproductive organs are not clearly pronounced in all those affected, the doctor sometimes diagnoses other symptoms. Treatment, if possible, involves antibiotic therapy
Treatment methods in gynecology
The way in which a disease is treated depends on the findings. The broad field of gynecology requires the external treatment of diseases with gels or creams, for example in the case of vaginal fungi. However, drug therapy, as required for sexually transmitted diseases or infections, is also part of the specialty. Sub-areas include oncology and senology, in which appropriate therapeutic measures are combined with surgical procedures to remove affected tissue in accordance with the diagnosis.
Another field in which a gynaecologist must have expertise is the treatment of reproductive disorders, especially of the mother, the monitoring of pregnancy and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the mother and the unborn child. Here, the gynecologist cooperates with other doctors on a case-by-case basis.
A very special therapeutic field is reconstructive medicine, which offers help to patients and people after accidents as well as victims of (sexual) violence. Surgical reconstruction goes beyond purely cosmetic surgery and in many cases requires collaboration with specialists in trauma treatment. This is particularly necessary when the patients concerned are very young.
Most gynecologists actually meet almost all the requirements for diagnosis and treatment in this specialty. Only reconstructive surgeons and trauma specialists are qualified through appropriate further training and cannot be found in every practice or clinic.
When deciding on a gynecologist, patients should check in advance whether the gynecologist in question has the experience that is necessary in the respective case – for example, in the care of pregnant women with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Going to the gynecologist for the first time
Parents of young girls should be aware that sensitive and at the same time fact-oriented education not only about sexuality, but also about the associated feelings of shame and insecurities is the best way to prepare their child for menstruation and growing up. A first visit to a gynecologist is also part of this, at the latest when a young girl wants to use birth control pills for the first time, for example. Choosing a gynecologist who can advise and explain in an objective and careful manner lays the foundation for later willingness to consult the doctor for regular check-ups!
Questions & answers for the gynecologist
When should I see a gynecologist?
– In case of pain or a constant feeling of pressure in the abdomen
– In case of swelling or lumps on the external genital organs, on the breast or in the breast tissue up to the armpit
– In case of fluid secretion from the mammary glands
– In case of discharge or bleeding of any kind as well as irregular/absent/painful menstruation
The gynaecologist also helps with the diagnosis of pregnancy or can initiate appropriate measures if the desire to have children remains unfulfilled. Gynaecologists can also help if a sexually transmitted disease is suspected.
How quickly can I get an appointment with the gynecologist?
There are currently over 18,000 gynecologists working in Germany. They provide advice in their own practices, but in many cases also attend births in a clinic where they have beds available. How long you have to wait for a doctor’s appointment depends on the situation, as pregnant women and emergency patients are generally given priority. For appointments for regular and preventive examinations, however, you do not have to expect long waiting times; an appointment can often be made within two weeks, especially if the patient is flexible in terms of time and also considers the morning.
Do I need a referral to a gynecologist?
Referrals have no longer been mandatory since 2013. However, it is still worth asking your GP for a referral, especially if the diagnosis and treatment later requires further specialists. And one more thing: thanks to the referral, the GP receives a copy of all findings and thus keeps track of the entire medical history.
I have never been to a gynecologist and feel self-conscious. What can I do?
If you are reluctant to see a gynecologist, you should bear in mind that you will benefit from regular check-ups. You should also not ignore pain or other complaints. If young women in particular are afraid of talking to a male doctor, they can open up more easily and more light-heartedly with a female gynecologist.
Does a gynecologist also help in traumatic situations?
Gynaecologists are obliged to maintain confidentiality. If you want to confide in your doctor because you have had a traumatic experience or fear possible health consequences such as an HIV infection, the doctor can advise you carefully and help you to get clarity.
This TeleClinic guide has been written by our medical editors in accordance with the highest scientific standards. The articles are intended to provide you with initial information on various topics and cannot replace a medical diagnosis. Experienced doctors will be happy to provide you with further advice in an online consultation.
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