Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Gynecology and Obstetrics department of Fatima Memorial Hospital is synonymous with excellence. Serving women since its inception in 1977, the extensive facilities and services offered for both women and new born make it one of the best departments in the city.
OBSTETRICS
Fatima Memorial Hospital provides 24/7 state of the art Obstetrical Care Service by a team of experienced gynecologists and a fully trained staff.
The services offered are:
- Antenatal care for pregnant women
- Management of High risk pregnancies such as:
- twins/triplets
- with cardiac diseases
- hypertension
- diabetes
- thyroid
- multiple health problems
- State of the art Labour & Delivery Complex
- Availability of painless delivery (epidural)
- Pediatric cover for newborn babies
- Pediatric ICU facilities
- Ultrasonography including Doppler Scans
- Antenatal Exercise Classes
- Antenatal Nutrition Classes
- Management of Depression during and after pregnancy
MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE UNIT
The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology at Fatima Memorial Hospital has been setup with the aim of providing premier comprehensive patient-focused healthcare to women experiencing complicated pregnancies in a collaborative setting with our colleagues in multiple other disciplines including genetics, pediatric surgeons & neurosurgeons, neonatologists and intensivists.
Currently we are offering the following services:
- Antenatal care for:
- High risk pregnancies
- Pregnancies with fetal anomalies
- Medical disorders in pregnancy
- Multiple pregnancies (twins/triplets)
- Fetal growth abnormalities
- Combined clinics with medical genetics & pediatric surgery
- Level II & III ultrasound
- NT Scan/Doppler Scan/Fetal surveillance scan
- Prenatal invasive procedures
- Chorionic villous sampling
- Amniocentesis
- Cordocentesis/cardiocentesis
- Fetal blood sampling/Intrauterine blood transfusion
- Preconception counselling
- Repeated abortions or deaths in pregnancies
- Previous preterm birth
HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS CLINIC & COMBINED DIABETIC CLINIC
We provide care for women who have pregnancy complications and are at increased risk. A pregnancy may be considered high-risk if the pregnant woman:
- is 35-years-old or older or teenager.
- was underweight or overweight before she became pregnant
- is carrying more than one fetus (multiples)
- has gone into premature labour
- has had a previous premature baby
- has had a previous baby with a birth defect
- patient/couple with thalassemia
- patient with recurrent miscarriages
- has gestational diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or another longstanding medical problem
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
The Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery provides comprehensive care for women with conditions including infertility, uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, cervical incompetence and ovarian cysts, salpingectomies for Ectopic pregnancy Laparoscopic assisted vaginal Hysterectomy – offering the latest minimally invasive options for these conditions.
We strive to provide a safer and more effective alternative to traditional open surgery by performing the vast majority of our procedures via laparoscopy or hysteroscopy. We get referrals from other providers for complicated cases that would otherwise be performed via a large abdominal incision. We offer our patients:
- Faster recovery
- Lesser pain
- Smaller incisions
- Early return to normal daily activities
- Shorter hospital stay
COLOPSCOPY CLINIC
The Colposcopy Clinic is dedicated to providing diagnosis, treatment and education for women with:
- Abnormal Pap tests
- Precancerous disorders of the cervix, vagina and vulva
- Perianal lesions
At the Colposcopy Clinic, healthcare experts on your team work with you to ensure you get the best care possible. Patients are referred to our Colposcopy Clinics for a number of issues including:
- Abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix (shown by smear test results)
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Inflamed cervix
- Difficulty obtaining adequate smear results
INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION CLINIC
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — a type of artificial insemination — is a procedure for treating infertility. Sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly in your uterus around the time your ovary releases one or more eggs to be fertilized.
The hoped-for outcome of intrauterine insemination is for the sperm to swim into the fallopian tube and fertilize a waiting egg, resulting in a normal pregnancy. Depending on the reasons for infertility, IUI can be coordinated with your normal cycle or with fertility medications.
ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY
Our goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare to girls suffering from problems such as menstrual cycle, increased hair growth, vaginal discharge etc.
Vaccination for cervical cancer for young girls is also available at the hospital.
RECURRENT MISCARRIAGES
Women with recurrent miscarriages are offered counseling, testing and treatment to ensure a successful pregnancy.
UROGYNAECOLGY CLINIC
Fatima Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for women with pelvic floor dysfunctions like bladder and bowel problems and prolapse of uterus. Bladder dysfunction includes urinary frequency, voiding problems and incontinence (cannot hold urine). The team has special expertise in treatment of uterine prolapse and childbirth related injuries to perineum.
GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINIC
Our team of specialists provide comprehensive treatment plan for gynecological cancers such as ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulval cancer. Regular cervical screening test (Pap Smear) helps the prevention of cervical cancer through early treatment. Since all cancers cannot be detected early, it is important to know about the warning signs as well as learn about options to reduce the risk of cancers, especially if there is a strong family history.
ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY
Our goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare to girls suffering from problems such as menstrual cycle, increased hair growth, vaginal discharge etc.
Vaccination for cervical cancer for young girls is available at the hospital.
RECURRENT MISCARRIAGES
Women with recurrent miscarriages are offered counseling, testing and treatment to ensure a successful pregnancy.
UROGYNAECOLGY CLINIC
Fatima Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for women with pelvic floor dysfunctions like bladder and bowel problems and prolapse of uterus. Bladder dysfunction includes urinary frequency, voiding problems and incontinence (cannot hold urine). The team has special expertise in treatment of uterine prolapse and childbirth related injuries to perineum.
GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINIC
Our team of specialists provide comprehensive treatment plan for gynecological cancers such as ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulval cancer. Regular cervical screening test (Pap Smear) helps the prevention of cervical cancer through early treatment. Since all cancers cannot be detected early, it is important to know about the warning signs as well as learn about options to reduce the risk of cancers, especially if there is a strong family history.
Prof. Afshan Ambreen
Professor & HOD
MBBS, MCPS, FCPS
Prof. Rubina Iqbal
Professor
MBBS, FCPS
Prof. Shamayela Hanif
Professor
MBBS, MRCOG, FCPS, DCPS-HPE
Dr. Farhat-ul-Ain
Associate Professor
MBBS, MCPS, FCPS
Dr. Fareeha Khaliq Khan
Associate Professor
MBBS, MRCOG
Dr. Attiqa Muzammil
Associate Professor
MBBS, MCPS, FCPS
Dr. Ambreen Ijaz
Assistant Professor
MBBS, FCPS
Dr. Samina Khurshid
Assistant Professor
MBBS, FCPS
Dr. Ambreen Rafiq Sheikh
Assistant Professor
MBBS, FCPS
Dr. Sara Javed
Assistant Professor
MBBS, SBOG, Sub-specialty in Maternal Fetal Medicine