Assoc. Prof. M.D. Elif Meşeci

A 42-year-old Turkish-Cypriot seamstress, who had suffered three consecutive miscarriages, presented with unexplained secondary infertility. Dr. Meşeci discovered a rare uterine septum missed on previous scans. She performed a hysteroscopic metroplasty. The patient conceived naturally six months later and delivered a healthy baby girl at 38 weeks via planned cesarean, her first successful pregnancy after 7 years of trying.

A 17-year-old competitive swimmer from a conservative family was brought in for severe dysmenorrhea. Dr. Meşeci diagnosed endometriosis, a condition the family initially dismissed. She carefully navigated cultural sensitivities, prescribed GnRH agonist therapy alongside tailored physiotherapy, and coordinated with the patient's coach. The athlete returned to national-level competition within 9 months with managed symptoms.

A 28-year-old Syrian refugee, 34 weeks pregnant with twins, presented in preterm labor with a history of female genital mutilation (Type III). Dr. Meşeci led a multidisciplinary team including a perinatologist and a cultural mediator. She performed a defibulation procedure and managed a complex twin delivery via cesarean at 35 weeks. Both neonates thrived in the NICU, and the mother received reconstructive surgery and psychological support.

A 51-year-old never-married university professor sought help for severe pelvic organ prolapse affecting her quality of life. She declined traditional mesh procedures. Dr. Meşeci performed a native tissue sacrospinous ligament fixation with perineorrhaphy. The patient had an accelerated recovery, returning to lecturing within 3 weeks, and reported a dramatic improvement in her daily life and confidence.