The advisory service, which aims to help women to seek proper help with things such as painful periods, pelvic discomfort, questions about menopause, pregnancy, and sexual health, was launched on October 21st and aims to spotlight women's health, highlighting issues which many women often feel are shrugged off by people in the medical profession.
What can you get help with?
Women can seek advice on anything from painful periods, menopause symptoms, discomfort during intercourse, postpartum issues, and much more. The service is designed to help women understand their symptoms and advise on whether further medical intervention is necessary.
Majbrit Berlau, general secretary of Sex og Samfund, explained in a press statement why the service has been developed, saying that women deserve to be informed about their bodies.
“Far too many women live with pain and discomfort – issues for which they either receive no help, or perhaps are not even aware that help is available," she said. "One should not simply accept painful periods, suffer severely from unnecessary menopausal symptoms, or endure pain during intercourse years after giving birth. Women deserve to be informed about their own bodies and to have access to support when something does not feel right. That is why we are very pleased to be expanding our advisory services, giving more women a place to go for help.”
How does it work?
You book an individual consultation with a healthcare professional, who will ask about your symptoms, discuss the next steps and guide you towards appropriate medical care.
Consultations take place either in person in Copenhagen, over the phone, or online.
It’s important to note that this is an advisory service, and will not provide you with a medical diagnosis. It shouldn’t be seen as a replacement for medical examinations or treatment.
Who can use it?
Women residing in Region Hovedstaden (the Capital Region), which includes Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, and surrounding municipalities.
How can I book an appointment?
You can call 33 13 91 13 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm or you can book an appointment online through Sex og Samfund’s website.
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