From the startAt every stageBy your side. — Dr. Leili Rasoulifard
Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist Tabriz
Pregnancy, fertility, periods, gynecological surgery or a simple check-up: each has its own path. The first step is knowing where on it you are.
Before anything else, your story is heard.
Dr. Leili Rasoulifard is an obstetrician, gynecologist and fertility specialist in Tabriz. A pregnant woman, a couple who have been trying for a baby and a woman who comes with bleeding or pelvic pain all have different questions. This site helps you see which checks relate to you, when not to wait for an appointment, and what to bring to the first visit.
More about the doctorFrom planning a pregnancy to the years after menopause.
These pages explain what is usually checked in each area and what the options are. Your diagnosis and plan are set by the doctor after an examination.
Pregnancy and birth
From planning before pregnancy to visits, tests, scans, preparing for birth and the days after. You know what each stage involves and which signs should not wait for an appointment.
Read moreInfertility
Infertility is not only a woman's problem, and both partners are checked. When to come, which tests are needed, and what the options are.
Read moreGynecological surgery
Fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis and hysterectomy. Surgery is not always needed; this page explains when it is suggested and what to expect.
Read morePeriods and hormones
Irregular, heavy or painful periods, polycystic ovaries and endometriosis. Many of these can be treated or managed, and you do not have to put up with them.
Read moreScreening and check-ups
Pap and HPV tests, gynecological check-ups and the changes of menopause. Screening is for when you have no symptoms at all.
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From the first question to a clear decision
Whether you come for a pregnancy, for pain or for bleeding, it starts with listening. These five steps show how a visit usually goes.
- Step 1 of 5.
First, your story
You are asked about your periods, past pregnancies, health conditions and medicines. Bring the date of your last period and any earlier results. Whatever the subject, speak freely.
- Step 2 of 5.
An examination, only with your consent
Any examination is explained before it happens. What is needed depends on your problem, and you can ask to stop at any time or have someone with you.
- Step 3 of 5.
The tests and scans you need
Depending on the problem, you may need blood tests, an ultrasound or a cervical screening test. For fertility, both partners are usually checked. Not everyone needs all of these.
- Step 4 of 5.
A shared decision
Sometimes monitoring is enough, sometimes medicine, and sometimes surgery is suggested. You hear the benefits, the risks and the alternatives, and any plans for pregnancy count in that decision.
- Step 5 of 5.
Support and follow-up
Your next visit, your results and the signs that should not wait for an appointment are reviewed before you leave. The patient support network helps arrange what comes next.
With you at every stage of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
The patient support form has six sections: laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, referral to doctors, rehabilitation and wellbeing, and services at home.
Medical diagnostic laboratory
Quick appointments and quick results.
Medical imaging and ultrasound
CT scan, MRI, specialist ultrasound, radiography, mammography and densitometry.
Pharmacy and specialty medicines
You write the name of the pharmacy on the form.
Referral to specialists and sub-specialists
You write the name of the doctor or the specialty you want on the form.
Rehabilitation and wellbeing
Quick appointments and referral to rehabilitation and wellbeing specialists, arranged by the support team.
Treatment and rehabilitation at home
Specialist treatment and rehabilitation services at home.
Wherever the form says "free", that service is free.
What brought you here?
Tap what you are facing to reach the right explanation. This list is not a diagnosis; it only takes you to the right page.
- I have just found out I am pregnant
- I am planning a pregnancy
- We have been trying for a while
- Polycystic ovaries
- Irregular periods
- Heavy or painful periods
- A fibroid or ovarian cyst
- I have been advised surgery
- Vaginal birth or caesarean
- The days after birth
- My Pap test is due
- Hot flushes and menopause
In pregnancy, bleeding with severe tummy pain, pain in the tip of the shoulder, dizziness or fainting, a baby moving less or not at all, a severe headache with blurred vision, and heavy bleeding after birth do not wait for an appointment. Go to the emergency department at once or call 115. When should I act at once?
Plain answers to the first questions.
How long should we try before seeing a doctor?
Usually after one year of regular sex without contraception. If you are over 35, after six months. If you are over 40, or you have irregular periods, endometriosis, a past pelvic infection or cancer treatment, come sooner.
Is all bleeding in pregnancy dangerous?
No, but it should always be checked. Mention painless spotting to a doctor the same day. Heavy bleeding, severe tummy pain, pain in the tip of the shoulder, dizziness or fainting need the emergency department at once.
Is a vaginal birth or a caesarean better?
There is no single answer for everyone. A caesarean is major surgery and is advised when it is the safest way for you or your baby. If you are afraid of giving birth, say so. The benefits and risks of both should be explained for your own situation.
Does a fibroid always need surgery?
No. A fibroid with no symptoms usually needs no treatment. If it causes bleeding or pain, medicines come first. Surgery is considered when they do not help, the fibroid is very large or symptoms get worse. Be sure to mention any plans for pregnancy.
Do polycystic ovaries mean I cannot get pregnant?
No. The condition can make pregnancy harder because ovulation is irregular, but there are ways to help ovulation. Many women with this diagnosis get pregnant.
Does a Pap test hurt?
Usually not, though it can be uncomfortable. The test itself takes less than five minutes and you can ask to stop at any moment. You may have light spotting for a few hours.
Should my husband come too?
For fertility checks, yes: the cause can lie with either or both of you, and a semen test is part of the first assessment. In pregnancy, your companion can join your visits if you wish.
How much should my baby move?
There is no set number and you do not need to count kicks. What matters is your baby's usual pattern. If it slows, stops or changes, do not wait until tomorrow. Call at once.
Where does the doctor deliver babies?
Hospitals and partner centres will be announced after the doctor confirms them.
Are IUI and IVF offered?
Which procedures the doctor performs personally, and where, will be announced after the doctor confirms it.
Do you accept insurance?
The list of contracted insurers will be announced soon.
These answers are general and do not replace your doctor's advice for your situation.
To begin: a conversation.
Go to the booking page or talk to the support team. Have the date of your last period and any earlier results ready.
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