The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- Immune status
- hormonal analysis
- FSH
- LH
- estrogens
- progesterone
- prolactin
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis
- transvaginal ultrasound
- gynecological examination
- preoperative care
- laparoscopic surgical dissection of adhesions
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Results of hormone blood tests (if available)
- Pelvic ultrasoud (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine at the University Hospital Heidelberg offers the full range of modern methods of treating hormonal disorders in women and girls, as well as fertility therapy. The department is one of the few in Germany that specializes in all types of artificial insemination. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Thomas Strowitzki.
Important attention is paid to the treatment of endometriosis, which often leads to infertility, uterine fibroids. It should be noted that when planning pregnancy, the treatment of women with uterine myomas differs from the standard therapy of this pathology. Also, the scope of tasks of the department’s specialists includes endoscopic procedures aimed at fertility treatment. The department provides comprehensive consultations for patients with repeated miscarriages and women who need to maintain their fertility after radiation therapy or chemotherapy. The treatment concept is developed individually for each patient, taking into account the specific clinical indications.
The therapeutic options of the department include:
- All modern methods of fertility treatment (on an outpatient basis)
- Hormonal stimulation
- Fertility surgery (mostly endoscopic) using hysteroscopy and laparoscopy
- Intrauterine insemination
- In vitro fertilization
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
- IVF/ICSI under the condition of the natural cycle
- In vitro egg maturation
- Blastocyst culture
- Time lapse imaging using EmbryoScope
- Cryopreservation with slow deep freezing or vitrification
- Preimplantation genetic diagnostics
- Embryo cultivation
- Assisted hatching using laser technology
- Fertility preservation after radiation therapy and chemotherapy
- Drug therapy
- Egg freezing
- Fertilized oocyte freezing
- Ovarian tissue freezing
- Fertility surgery
- Diagnostic and surgical hysteroscopy, for example, with the removal of fibroids or adhesion separation
- Laparoscopic chromoperubation
- Laparoscopic ovarian drilling in polycystic ovary syndrome
- Open surgery
- Surgical treatment of endometriosis
- Removal of uterine myomas (laparoscopy or open surgery)
- Removal of ovarian cysts
- Separation of intra-abdominal adhesions
- Endometrial ablation
- Transposition of the ovaries before pelvic irradiation
- Intraoperative prevention of the formation of adhesions
- Counseling, diagnostics and treatment of hormonal disorders in women
- Menstrual disorders
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Contraception
- Natural pregnancy planning
- Diagnostics and treatment of gynecological hormonal disorders in girls of different age groups
- Disorders of the menstrual cycle during intense exercise
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal bleeding
- Premature puberty
- Delayed puberty
- Severe pain during menstruation
- Hormonal disorders
- Genital infections
- Synechia of the labia minora
- Foreign body in the vagina
- Pathological changes in the genital skin
- Suspected sexual abuse
- Malformations of the external genital organs
- Ovarian cysts and tumors
- Genetic anomalies
- Puberty counseling
- Medical care for patients with repeated miscarriages
- Naturopathy methods
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1977/78 - 1983 University of Saarland, Homburg/Saar.
- 11.11.1983 Final exam.
- 24.10.1984 Doctoral thesis: "Morphological alterations of the rat fallopian tube after hypothermic storage"
- (summa cum laude).
- 01.01.1984 - 31.08.1984 Resident of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,
- University Hospital Saarland.
- 01.09.1984 Resident of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital
- Grosshadern, University of Munich (Head: Prof. Dr. H. Hepp).
- 1990 Head of the IVF Laboratory and of the Unit for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital
- Grosshadern, University of Munich.
- 09.01.1991 Board Certification as Gynecologist and Obstetrician.
- September 1991 Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital
- Grosshadern, University of Munich.
- 1993 Vice Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Grosshadern, University of Munich.
- 15.11.1995 Habilitation: "Insulin-like growth factor I and insulin in human endometrium – cycle dependent signal transduction in endometrial tissue and endometrial stromal cells".
- January 1996 Venia Legendi and PD in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- October 1998 Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital
- Grosshadern, University of Munich.
- Since January 1999 and up to now, Professor and Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine,
- University Hospital Heidelberg.
Memberships
- German Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (DGGG).
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
- German Society of Reproductive Medicine (DGRM).
- German Menopause Society (DMG).
- Professional Association of Gynecologists.
- German Endocrine Society (DGE).
- German-Romanian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- German Society for Gynecological
- Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine (DGGEF).
- Honorary Member of the Romanian Society for Assisted Reproduction,
- Romanian Society for Gynecology and
- Obstetrics.
- Since 11.2000, Reviewer of the Medical Board Nordbaden; Commission of Medical Education of DGGG; Executive Committee of DGGEF.
- Since 11.2000, Executive Board of the German Society for Gynecological Endocrinology and
- Reproductive Medicine.
- 2008 - 2011 National Representative of the European Society for Human Reproduction and
- Embryology (ESHRE).
- Since 2001, Head of the Ethical Committee, University of Heidelberg.
Reviewer Activities
- Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde.
- Human Reproduction.
- Molecular Human Reproduction.
- Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes.
- Gynecological Endocrinology.
- Dermatologe.
- Der Gynäkologe.
- International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- J Assist Reprod and Genetics.
- European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
- Der Onkologe.
- Fertility Sterility.
Editor and Associate Editor
- Der Gynäkologe.
- CME Der Gynäkologe.
- Gynäkologische Endokrinologie.
- Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Member of the Editorial Boards
- European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
- Gynäkologische Praxis.
- Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde.
- Gynecological Surgery.
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About hospital
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany!
The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes which cover all fields of modern medicine. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the presence of unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of complex and rare clinical cases.
Due to successful clinical practice, the hospital has been holding leading positions in the international medical arena for many years. The basis for this popularity is the combination of the very latest technologies, competent specialists, and active research activities, which allows introducing of revolutionary diagnostic and treatment methods, which save lives.
In addition to the outstanding medical achievements, it is worth noting a particularly friendly and pleasant atmosphere, and respectful attitude towards the patient. Both doctors and nursing staff make every effort to meet all the needs and wishes of the patient, pay due attention to each clinical case, and have personal communication with the patient, which contributes to a positive treatment result.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Heidelberg live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in bright colors. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The patient rooms are quite spacious, they have a table with chairs for receiving visitors. Roomy wardrobes are provided for storing personal belongings. It is possible to connect to the Internet. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort rooms with a safe, refrigerator, and upholstered furniture. Patients have 24-hour access to the services of medical personnel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If you for some reason do not eat all the products, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may live in a hotel of your choice. The managers will help you choose the most suitable options.
The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.
- Endovascular treatment of liver pathologies with LigaSureTM, Ultracision® and Habib®-Sealer devices
- Correction of chest deformities in children (Nass operation)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting
- Replacement of ascending aorta (David procedure)
- Operations using the da Vinci robotic system
These are primary lung tumors and metastases in the lungs, benign and malignant liver pathologies, thyroid pathologies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure, infertility, fibromyalgia, damages and pathologies of large joints, polyneuropathy and other diseases.
- Thoracic surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- Urology
- Orthopedics and traumatology
- Obstetrics and gynecology
The hospital's team consists of more than 13,000 highly qualified employees