Women’s health
We have the best specialists in women's health. Our specialists in various fields will be there for you when you need them. Welcome to Mehiläinen!
Mehiläinen’s specialists can help you when you want to talk about matters related to women’s health or well-being. Our gynaecologists, i.e. specialists in gynaecology and obstetrics, monitor women’s health comprehensively. Our dermatologists can provide you with expert help and treatment for skin changes and skin diseases, among others. Our professionals in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine support you in matters related to your appearance.
The most important thing is that you are not left alone with issues regarding your health and well-being. You can book an appointment in our online booking system or Digital Clinic (open 24/7). You can also contact us by phone at 010 414 00 (0,084 €/min) (€0.084/min).
Full service location
Mehiläinen medical clinic hospital on Bulevardi in Helsinki is one of our specialised locations for women's health, where you can find comprehensive services and professionals in different fields.
Physician services without waiting
Remote appointments allow you to access the services of doctors and nurses easily and quickly, anywhere and any time. If your symptoms are mild, we recommend using our remote appointment service.
Gynaecologists to help you
Our gynaecologists help with the treatment of gynaecological diseases and in matters related to fertility.
Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
Do you have a mole or a scar that you want to get treated? Do you need more information about injection treatments, body modification or rhinoplasty? Our experts in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery are here to support you.
Help with different skin problems
Do you suspect a skin condition, suffer from skin symptoms, or have you noticed any new or suspicious skin changes? You can get help with your questions from our dermatologists.
Intimate surgery and intimate procedures
It can be difficult to talk about issues related to intimate surgery. Problems in the intimate area can affect the quality of life, self-esteem and sexuality.
Help and support for infertility
Felicitas Mehiläinen's professional specialists offer help and support in all matters related to pregnancy and childbirth, individually and taking each situation into account.
Free whitening consultation
Are you thinking about tooth whitening, but have questions about the contents of the procedure? In the free whitening consultation, the oral health status is checked before the tooth whitening.
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Well-being and lifestyle coaching programmes
Our coaching programmes give you tools for promoting both mental and physical well-being and finding energy for coping with everyday life.
Easy access to a remote gynaecologist’s appointment
Remote gynaecologist appointments may include treatment of, for example, mild menstrual problems (irregular and painful menstruation or heavy bleeding), prevention of adolescent pregnancy, fertility advice, menopausal symptoms, mild mucous membrane disorders, prescription renewals or referrals.
Read more about the topics related to women’s health
Nearly every woman occasionally suffers from pain in the lower abdomen. Most of these pains are mild, temporary and harmless and do not require treatment.
The most common causes for lower abdominal pain are either intestinal or gynaecological. Recognising the symptoms requiring medical attention is, therefore, extremely important.
Bacterial vaginosis is usually a harmless, but nasty, condition that is as common a vaginitis as a yeast infection.
A bacterial vaginosis infection may also be asymptomatic and only be visible in a Pap smear.
Up to 10 percent of fertile women are diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease that causes chronic pain, the exact cause of which is unknown.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
Finding reliable and suitable contraception is very important for a woman's health and well-being.
You should use the help of a gynaecologist or other healthcare professional experienced in contraception when choosing a contraceptive method.
READ MORE ABOUT CONTRACEPTION AND THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION
Vaginitis is detected by a gynaecological examination that assesses the colour and condition of the mucous membranes and the quality of the vaginal discharge. Often, the probable cause of the ailment can be found by gynaecological examination alone.
Yeast infection is an unpleasant fungal infection caused by candida yeast, which can often be treated with non-prescription medications.
If the symptoms of a yeast infection persist even after non-prescription medications are applied or you have not had a yeast infection before, it is recommended to contact a doctor.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF YEAST INFECTIONS
Human papillomaviruses are common and at least three quarters of people become infected with HPV at some point in their lives.
What symptoms does HPV cause and what can HPV bring about? How can I prevent infections caused by HPV?
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a mode of contraception that is ideal for both women who have and have not given birth. An IUD is an effortless and long-term mode of contraception with an excellent effectiveness. Different varieties of IUDs are available.
Menstruation is a part of a woman's life from her teens to the middle ages. Menstruation starts at the age of 10–16 and ends on average at the age of 51. The normal duration of the menstrual cycle is 24 to 38 days.
Menstrual pain occur in connection with menstrual bleeding. Menstrual pain usually starts a few days before the menstrual bleeding and lasts for a few days or the entire menstruation.
Painful menstruations (dysmenorrhea) are common and often under-treated conditions. When should I see a doctor for severe menstrual pain?
Menstrual manipulation is possible with combination oral contraceptive pills or progesterone. Common reasons for manipulating menstruation include, for example, parties, travel or other special events, such as matriculation examinations or sports competitions.
Up to one in three women will have heavy menstrual bleeding at some point in their lives.
If heavy menstrual bleeding is a problem, you should make an appointment with a gynaecologist to find out the cause and start treatment.
When a pregnancy has not started after trying for a year, we refer to it as involuntary childlessness. However, up to 80 percent of those entering treatment for involuntary childlessness get the child they want through treatment.
Different types of uterine prolapses are very common – up to 40 percent of women have a uterine prolapse. The most typical symptom of a uterine prolapse is a feeling of pressure and bulging in the lower abdomen or vagina.
Most ovarian tumours are benign and occur in women of all ages. It is important to distinguish between functional cysts and actual tumours.
Functional cysts, or fluid-filled sacs, can develop in the ovaries when in a fertile age. In this case we are talking about an ovarian follicle that hasn’t burst, which contains interstitial fluid and can grow to be 5–6 centimetres large. Normally, it disappears during the next menstrual cycle.
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) symptoms refer to premenstrual psychiatric and physical symptoms.
Almost all women suffer from mild PMS symptoms. Severe PMS symptoms occur in 4 to 10 percent of women. The majority of symptoms are seen in women over 30 years of age.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting about one in nine women. Men can also get breast cancer.
With the development of treatment methods and early detection, the prognosis for breast cancer has improved and the majority of sick people will be able to continue to live normally after treatment.
You can influence the discovery of early breast cancer yourself by examining your breasts yourself. If your breasts are symptomatic or you want to make sure that your breasts are healthy, your doctor can refer you to Mehiläinen for mammography or another imaging examination of the breasts.
Menopause is part of every woman's life. For some menopause symptoms are more pronounced, others hardly have any symptoms at all.
Urinary tract infection is a common condition in women. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by an intestinal bacterium that has travelled to the bladder through the urethra.
From Digital Clinic, you can get easy and quick help for a urinary tract infection without an appointment.
LEARN ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing and common condition that can lead to embarrassing social situations.
Urinary incontinence can be difficult to talk about, but you should not be left alone with it, as it can still be treated.
