M.D. Müge Koçak

Elif, a 28-year-old competitive freediver, presented with unexplained secondary amenorrhea. Dr. Koçak discovered her intense training had suppressed ovulation through hypothalamic dysfunction, unrelated to typical athletic causes. A tailored, low-dose hormonal regimen synchronized with her competition calendar restored her cycle without compromising her elite performance, allowing her to set a national depth record six months later.

Mrs. Demir, a 72-year-old retired archaeology professor, was admitted with postmenopausal bleeding. While initial scans suggested endometrial atrophy, Dr. Koçak's meticulous hysteroscopy revealed a rare, localized endometrial tuberculosis granuloma—a latent infection likely acquired during her fieldwork in Anatolia 40 years prior. Targeted antitubercular treatment led to full resolution, astonishing the infectious disease team.

Sofia, a 33-year-old transgender woman (male-to-female), sought fertility preservation before gender-affirming surgery. Dr. Koçak coordinated a novel protocol with the endocrinology team, successfully retrieving viable sperm via testicular sperm extraction despite prior estrogen therapy. The sperm was cryopreserved, and Sofia later became a genetic parent via surrogacy—a pioneering case at the hospital.

Aisha, a 19-year-old refugee from Syria with female genital mutilation/cutting (Type III), presented in obstructed labor at 42 weeks. Dr. Koçak performed an urgent defibulation and cesarean section, delivering a healthy boy. Over the next year, she provided reconstructive surgery and psychological support, enabling Aisha to heal physically and pursue midwifery studies in her new community.