What is the smear test or Pap test? The smear test (or Pap test from the Greek doctor that developed it, George Papanicolaou) is the cytological assessment of the cervical surface cell. The cervix is the neck of your womb. This test is designed to detect even small changes on the cervix long before they...
What is colposcopy? Colposcopy is a simple, fast and non- invasive procedure to view the cervix under magnification with the use of a specialised microscope. Acetic acid 3%- 5% solutions is used to soak the exterior surface of the cervix. This will cause denaturing of the proteins in the cells nucleus and, in the areas...
In our Practice, we perform clinical breast examination at least once a year as part of the regular health screening program for women. If needed, after the clinical examination further investigations will be performed, such as a mammography. We encourage each woman to perform a self- breast examination regularly and we offer training of the...
What is the polycystic ovaries syndrome? The polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects the way the woman’s ovaries function. It is a quite common condition and, in fact, it is the commonest endocrine disease of reproductive age women. According to the latest scientific consensus, the three main PCOS features include: the appearance...
What is subfertility? Is it common? Subfertility (sometimes called infertility) is defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse (and there is no other reason, such as breastfeeding or postpartum amenorrhoea). In a woman over 35 the relevant time changes to 6 months. Primary...
HPV virus and cervical cancer According to international statistics, cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer of women. Each year, in Greece, more than 400 women will develop cervical cancer. That means that more than one woman per day will face a very upsetting situation. We know that the cause of cervical cancer is a...
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a relatively common condition where tissue behaving similarly to the tissue covering the inner surface of the womb (endometrium) is found in locations outside the womb. This ectopic, as it is called, tissue can be found in various body parts, such as: the ovaries and the fallopian tubes outside the...
What is menopause? Menopause is a normal stage in a woman’s life. It happens when menstrual periods stop. From this point onwards, ovaries cease to release any more eggs. Periods stop and pregnancy is unlikely. The mean age of menopause is 52 years of age. Sometimes it is similar to the maternal age of menopause....
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Osteoporosis appears in people over 45- 50 years old and especially women after menopause. In people older than 70- 75 years old it is equally common in both sexes. Many osteoporotic people have to receive hospital treatment for fractures that occur from...
