Gynaecologist’s remote appointments

Gynaecologist’s remote appointments allow for treating issues related to, for example, contraception, menopause or menstrual disorders.

Various gynaecological issues can be treated at a remote appointment. The gynaecologist always assesses whether the issue can be treated at a remote appointment or whether it requires an in-person appointment.

At the remote appointment, the assessment of the need for treatment is more demanding than at a regular appointment, which is why all of our doctors providing remote appointment services are experienced specialists. Our professionals are also able to assess whether the matter cannot handled remotely, in which case you are to referred an in-person appointment.

What health issues can usually be treated at a gynaecologist’s remote appointment?

• menstrual manipulation
• minor menstrual disorders (such as irregular/painful/heavy menstrual bleeding)
• advice for contraception and starting with contraception for young people
• renewing a prescription for hormonal contraception
• fertility advice
• treatment of vaginal infection symptoms (e.g. yeast infection) if the patient is familiar with the disorder
• treatment of mild mucosal disorders
• referrals to tests for sexually transmitted diseases
• treatment of mild urinary tract infections
• counselling related to menopause symptoms
• during the COVID-19 pandemic, renewing a prescription for hormonal treatment of menopause symptoms for women in good general health who have a regular treatment relationship with a gynaecologist at Mehiläinen
• review of laboratory test results and treatment planning

What are remote appointments not suitable for?

• acute emergencies
• acute ailments with severe symptoms or involving fever: bleeding, pains, symptoms of infection
• situations requiring a gynaecological examination or an ultrasound examination
• suspected cancer
• miscarriage in the acute phase
• issues related to abortion
• pregnancy monitoring
• frequently recurring urinary tract infections or infections associated with high fever
• frequently recurring vaginal infections
• bleeding related to intercourse
• treatment of unclear pap test results
• assessment of breast lesions
• persistent/complex symptoms
• sick leave certificates
• referrals to public health care
• Central nervous system agent prescriptions (e.g. strong painkillers, sleeping pills)

Preparing for a remote appointment with a gynaecologist

• Make sure that your contact information is correct in the OmaMehiläinen app or with our appointment booking service.
• Provide your consent to the disclosure of your patient data in the MyKanta service. This will allow the doctor to have access to the required health data and ensure that the remote appointment goes smoothly.
• Write down and/or check the following in advance:
  • Your current medication and the dosages
  • Information about menstruation (length of menstrual cycle, duration of bleeding, latest menstruation)
  • Information on possible pregnancies and childbirths
  • Information about gynaecological diseases and surgeries
  • Drug allergies
  • Possible genetic risk factors (for example, cancer or blood clot in a close relative)
  • Medical record texts and examination results if you have recently received treatment at other medical institutions. Information related to Mehiläinen is available to us in our own information system.
• If you use occupational health care services or have a private medical expenses insurance, find out in advance if remote appointments are part of these.

How remote appointments work

A remote video appointment can be booked by phone directly from the clinic, which will also provide instructions on how to attend the video appointment. This is simple; we just need your email address to send an invitation to the remote appointment.