We recommend visiting us for a third-trimester ultrasound examination between 30 and 36 weeks of gestation. It is also the best time to take pictures of the fetus’s face, given that the positioning is suitable and there is enough amniotic fluid. The gynaecologists of the Valvekliinik perform the third-trimester screenings...
FETAL ANATOMY SCREENING
The fetal anatomy screening is considered to be one of the most important pregnancy examinations. The best time for the second-trimester ultrasound screening is between the 19th and 21st weeks of gestation. By that time all organs of the fetus have developed and the gynaecologist can perform a thorough examination...
FETAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
At Valvekliinik, we perform echocardiography of the fetus, i.e. an ultrasound examination of the fetal heart. The fetal echocardiography analyses the following: How the fetal heart worksThe construction and development of the fetal heartThe blood vessels and system of the fetusThe development of the heart as a whole We recommend...
OSCAR TEST
The first-trimester screening, also called the OSCAR test, is recommended for all pregnant women between 11 and 14 weeks of gestation. The OSCAR test assesses the risk of chromosomal disease and preeclampsia and monitors the anatomical development of the fetus. The OSCAR screening is a combined test made up of two...
IMPLANT
Contraceptive implant, a stick the size of a match, can be inserted under the skin in the upper arm by the gynaecologist with a special needle. The procedure is painless and fast. The implant releases a small dose of a female sex hormone called progestin into the bloodstream every day and...
PHYSIOLOGICAL METHOD
If you use the physiological method of interrupted sexual intercourse (coitus interruptus), you need to understand the risk of conceiving. Withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation during intercourse is not an efficient contraceptive method, as the sperm cells do not only release during orgasm but can do so during the...
MORNING-AFTER PILL
The morning-after pill is a safe contraception method in emergencies but is not a suitable option for long-term use. If you have forgotten to take your regular contraception pill, the condom has broken or slipped off during intercourse, or if you have had unprotected intercourse, you can use a morning-after...
HORMONAL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
Hormonal intrauterine devices contain a small dose of progestin, which is released into the uterus in a continuous and even manner. Unlike other hormonal contraceptives, the hormone has a localized effect and the IUD does not include estrogen. Because of that, the hormonal IUD is an option for women for...
COPPER INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
Intrauterine devices (IUD) are coils containing copper that the gynaecologist inserts into the uterus. IUDs offer efficient protection against pregnancy. It is especially suitable for women who wish to avoid a daily, weekly or monthly contraceptive regimen. The IUD can be placed in the uterus at any point during the...
COMBINED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Combined hormonal contraceptives like pills, vaginal rings, and contraceptive patches are very efficient and trustworthy contraceptives. They prevent ovulation from occurring, make the cervical mucus more difficult for sperm to pass through and the cervical mucosa thinner. As a result, menstruation is shorter and less painful. Pills, vaginal rings, and...
CONDOM
Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are made in different sizes and from different materials. This way, each person can find suitable for them even if they have allergies or have super sensitive skin. Polyurethane condoms are an alternative in case of latex allergy....