Venereology Treatment in Turkey
About Venereology
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive care from a specialist trained in both skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections.Accurate diagnosis using advanced laboratory testing and clinical examination.Integrated treatment plans that address both the infection and any related skin symptoms.Confidential and non-judgmental counseling on prevention, partner notification, and sexual health.Management of complex or recurrent infections that may require specialized dermatological insight.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of symptoms such as genital ulcers, sores, warts, rashes, or unusual discharge.
- Known or suspected exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
- Routine sexual health screening, especially for individuals with multiple partners.
- Management of chronic or recurrent genital skin conditions like herpes or genital warts.
- Evaluation of systemic symptoms (e.g., fever, joint pain) that may be linked to an STI.
- Pre-conception or prenatal screening for infectious diseases.
How to prepare
- Be prepared to provide a detailed and honest sexual history, including number of partners and symptoms.
- Avoid urinating for at least one hour before the appointment if a urethral swab is anticipated.
- Do not apply creams, ointments, or powders to the genital area on the day of the examination.
- Refrain from sexual intercourse for 24-48 hours prior to testing for optimal sample collection.
- Bring a list of current medications and any known allergies.
- Be ready to discuss any previous STI diagnoses or treatments.
Risks & possible complications
- Discomfort or mild pain during sample collection (e.g., swabs, blood draw).
- Minor bleeding from biopsy sites if a tissue sample is required for diagnosis.
- Potential for false-negative or false-positive test results, though this is rare with modern methods.
- Psychological distress or anxiety related to the diagnosis or discussion of sexual health.
- Allergic reactions to prescribed medications or topical treatments.
- In rare cases, complications from untreated or advanced infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or systemic spread.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most diagnostic consultations and non-invasive tests require no specific recovery time; normal activities can be resumed immediately.
- If a procedure like a biopsy is performed, keep the area clean and dry as per the doctor's instructions.
- Complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics or antivirals, even if symptoms improve.
- Abstain from sexual activity until the doctor confirms the infection is fully treated and cleared, to prevent transmission.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to confirm treatment success and for repeat testing if required.
- Practice safe sex and discuss prevention strategies, including condom use and vaccination (e.g., for HPV), with your dermatologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
0-2 days (for procedures like biopsy)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering venereology in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dermatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform venereology. MediFyr helps you compare dermatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for venereology compare across other countries where we have data.
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