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Endometriosis: diagnostics and treatment options

At the recent public event at Zollikerberg Hospital on the topic of endometriosis, Dr Dimitrios Chronas, Chief Physician and Head of the Women's Clinic, and PD Dr Daniela Paepke, Senior Physician mb Women's Clinic, ZIMT, BreastCentre Zurich, Bethanien & Zollikerberg, provided insights into the diagnostics and treatment options of medicine and integrative medicine. Our experts summarise the most important findings of the event here.

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Social freezing as a trendsetter: What you should know about egg freezing

At a time when professional and private priorities often delay family planning, social freezing is becoming increasingly important. Dr Roland Braneti, Head of our Fertility Centre, answers the most frequently asked questions about egg and sperm freezing in this interview. He explains how modern reproductive technologies help to preserve fertility in the long term.

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Natural help for hay fever

In spring and summer, a large number of people suffer from hay fever, an allergic reaction to pollen. In Switzerland, around 20 per cent of the population are affected by a pollen allergy. While many resort to conventional medication, more and more sufferers are looking for natural and complementary treatment options to alleviate their symptoms. In today's blog post, we take a look at complementary medical treatment options for hay fever and talk to Dr Teelke Beck, Head Physician at the Centre for Integrative, Complementary Medicine and TCM (ZIMT), about complementary treatment approaches that can provide relief.

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Interview on the information event "The pelvic floor in the course of life"

At our last public event on the topic of "The pelvic floor in the course of life", our doctors and therapists summarised the most important information from their presentation and revealed further tips and tricks for dealing with pelvic floor complaints in our latest interview.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the desire to have children

Women with PCOS often struggle to get pregnant and the desire to have children often becomes a challenging journey. But despite the obstacles, there is hope and options for women who want to fulfil their dream of getting pregnant. To gain more insight into the topic of PCOS and the desire to have children, we spoke to Dr Roland Braneti, Head of our Fertility Centre and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the Women's Clinic at Zollikerberg Hospital.

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Behind the scenes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): one of the most common but little-known hormonal disorders in women

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as PCO syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. According to the latest data, around 10 to 13 per cent of all women of childbearing age are affected. From irregular periods to fertility problems, PCOS can present a variety of challenges. Yet despite its prevalence, PCOS often remains a mysterious and misunderstood health problem. To separate the facts from the myths and develop a more comprehensive understanding of PCOS, we sat down with Dr Roland Braneti, MD, Head Physician of our Fertility Centre and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the Women's Clinic.

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Exercises and measures to prevent falls - How you can prevent falls in everyday life

Whether outside in the park or inside your own four walls - the risk of falling, especially for older people, is omnipresent and is often accompanied by a stressful fear of a possible accident. At Zollikerberg Hospital, various experts from different departments support our patients with various approaches to preventing falls. Their common goal is to minimise the risk of falling and help people to walk safely and confidently again.

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Understanding panic attacks: What triggers them and how to counter them

Panic attacks are like sudden storms in the soul - they strike unexpectedly, unleashing a wave of intense fear and often leaving confusion and uncertainty in their wake. But what exactly is a panic attack, how are they diagnosed and treated, and what can sufferers do to deal with them? To delve deeper into this topic, we spoke to Dr Ruedi Schweizer, Medical Director of our Centre for Mental Health.

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Can psycho-oncological support improve the chances of recovery or the quality of life of breast cancer patients?

In psycho-oncological topics, you and your relatives will be accompanied through all phases of the illness by experienced psychologists specialising in psychotherapy and specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy. In this way, we can provide relief, give courage and open up new perspectives. Dr Ruedi Schweizer, our expert in psycho-oncology and Medical Director of the Centre for Mental Health, explains in the following video.