Cancer screening at the gynecologist in Dormagen

Cancer screening at the gynecologist follows clear guidelines in Germany. You get the statutory screening programme in the gynecological scope, and on request we complement it with individual self-pay services such as breast ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound. Which examinations make sense in your situation, we discuss together.

The annual check-up: examination, counsel, framing

The annual cancer screening is a good occasion to bring up topics that otherwise easily fall through the cracks — cycle, changes in the breast, contraception, menopause, personal observations. Calmly, in a medical examination, with clear framing.

What happens in a gynecological cancer screening

Our cancer screening is age-based and follows current German screening guidelines:

• From 20 years: history, gynecological exam, pap smear of the cervix, guidance on breast self-examination.
• From 30: additional manual breast examination.
• From 35: instead of annual pap, a combined screening (pap + HPV test) every three years – per current guideline.

Colorectal cancer screening is also an important part of general preventive care. We mention it when relevant and advise when further work-up — for example a colonoscopy — makes sense. The procedure itself is performed by your GP or a gastroenterology practice.

If you are new to the practice or bring topics with you, please mention it when booking — we will set up the appointment accordingly.

Pap smear, breast ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound – what we add

Alongside the statutory screening we offer additional examinations where they make sense in your situation:

• Breast ultrasound (mammasonography). Radiation-free examination that can complement palpation — for example in women with dense breast tissue or as individual-screening IGeL service. With a medical indication (e.g. unclear palpation, family history) the examination is covered by statutory health insurance.
• Transvaginal ultrasound. Detailed view of uterus, ovaries and endometrium. As individual screening, an IGeL service. With a medical indication (e.g. cycle disorders, menopause follow-up, family history), covered by statutory health insurance.
• HPV test. Part of the statutory combined screening from age 35; earlier or on request possible as IGeL.

Before any IGeL service we transparently discuss what to expect, what it contributes and what it costs. If a service is not meaningful for your situation, we say that just as clearly.