In certain health situations, you will need an urgent gynaecological examination or a check-up within a day or two of the onset of symptoms. In such cases, it is best to contact your chosen gynaecologist (during their working hours) or go to an emergency clinic, which in larger cities is located within a maternity hospital or organized as part of community health centres.
You can get an emergency check-up even as someone who has just applied for international protection. The best thing to do is to contact the medical team responsible for all residents at your accommodation — they will arrange an emergency gynecological exam.
Urgent gynaecological examination
If you feel discomfort or pain in the pelvic area, it would be a good idea to call your primary gynaecologist and check if you can get an appointment in the next few days. Often, they will be able to see you if you explain your problem by phone or email. Make sure to call during your gynaecologist’s working hours and be persistent—don’t give up if no one answers the first time.
If you experience unexpected bleeding, you can usually get an appointment the same day. Some gynaecologists recommend coming to the clinic during working hours for such cases, and they will see you without a prior appointment.
In more serious gynaecological issues and bleeding—especially if these occur outside of your gynaecologist’s working hours, or in case of bleeding and complications during pregnancy—you can go to the emergency clinic, which in larger cities is located within the maternity hospital.
Emergency help for gynaecological issues
If you have an urgent issue and cannot get an appointment with your primary gynaecologist in a reasonable time, or if your gynaecologist is unavailable for any reason, go to the emergency clinic at your local hospital or call Emergency Medical Services at 194.
If you need medication due to an emergency, the emergency department can give you the first dose, and will include instructions in your medical report for your primary doctor to issue a prescription. After visiting the emergency clinic, be sure to contact your primary gynaecologist and bring the medical report, where they will see the emergency department’s instructions and act accordingly.
You can also receive an urgent examination as a person who has just applied for international protection. It is best to contact the medical team responsible for all residents in your accommodation facility—they will organize the urgent gynaecological examination and transportation to the medical institution where you will be examined and receive care.
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