M.D. Ilke Özer Aslan

A 42-year-old Turkish diplomat's wife, recently relocated from Brussels, presented with unexplained secondary infertility after a successful first pregnancy 8 years prior. Dr. Aslan discovered subtle Asherman's syndrome likely from a postpartum D&C performed abroad. Using hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and a novel post-procedure intrauterine gel therapy, she conceived naturally within 4 months, delivering a healthy boy at 38 weeks.

A 19-year-old competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with primary amenorrhea and pelvic pain during depth training. Dr. Aslan diagnosed a rare Müllerian anomaly—a non-communicating rudimentary uterine horn with functioning endometrium. She performed a laparoscopic excision, preserving the main uterus. The patient returned to competitive diving 3 months later with regulated cycles.

A 58-year-old retired carpet weaver with illiteracy and no prior screenings presented with postmenopausal bleeding. Dr. Aslan found a Stage 1A grade 1 endometrial cancer. She performed a single-port robotic hysterectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping. The patient's daughters coordinated her care via a family WhatsApp group with voice notes, leading to full recovery without adjuvant therapy.

A 31-year-old software developer with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a history of metabolic syndrome sought fertility preservation before gender-affirming hormone therapy. Dr. Aslan designed a tailored ovarian stimulation protocol considering insulin resistance, resulting in successful oocyte cryopreservation. The patient began testosterone therapy 6 weeks later with a collaborative care plan between Dr. Aslan and an endocrinologist.