Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology (RME) General Information “Our main goal is to provide care of the highest standard. Our work is based on the latest research evidence and we are guided by strict ethical guidelines”.

Word of welcome

We welcome you to the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology (RME) of the University Hospital Basel. We hope that this brochure will help you to learn about us and our spectrum of work.

You are at the center of our daily commitment. You can expect individual care from us, as well as treatment to the highest medical standards. If you have any questions, we are always happy to assist you.

Prof. Christian De Geyter Medical director Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology

1 Our services

Treatment of infertility Operative treatments The RME offers comprehensive and We offer the full spectrum of diagnostic individual fertility treatments. In the first and operative procedures by hysteroscopy step, both partners are carefully examined and laparoscopy. Through these micro­ for possible underlying causes. Depending surgical techniques, diseases such as en­ on the diagnosis, an attempt is made to dometriosis, fibroids and disorders affec­ treat the underlying cause. If no clear cau­ ting the fallopian tubes can be effectively se of infertility can be identified (un­ex­ treated. plained infertility), empiric treatment can be offered. The therapy is tailored to Fertility preservation the individual needs of the couple. In our Another focus of our clinic is fertility reproductive biology laboratory the preservation. This may include the free­ various methods of assisted repro­duction zing of eggs and sperm before planned (IVF, ICSI, IUI) are available. Our laborato­ chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, ries are “ISO accredited” and equipped which may decrease fertility. We offer with high quality technology (cleanroom, advice to women and men in this regard. Time Lapse technology). Interdisciplinary cooperation Andrology A special advantage of treatment at the In our accredited andrology laboratory University Hospital Basel is the close semen analyses are performed to assess cooperation with specialists from other male factor fertility, according to the disciplines such as urology, oncology, latest quality standards of the WHO sexual medicine and human genetics. (World Health Organization). One center­ piece of our diagnostic workup is the analysis of DNA damage to sperm (DNA fragmentation).

Endocrinology In the field of gynecological endocrino­ logy, we offer hormone analyses in order to detect current hormonal disturbances at an early stage, to prevent impairments of future fertility (for example: disorders of thyroid function, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperprolactinemia). Furthermore, we investigate and treat problems with contraception, menstrual cycle irregularities and menopausal disorders.

2 The RME

Registration process Our core competencies You can book an initial consultation A team of highly qualified specialists and further appointments by calling provides the broad range of services at +41 61 265 93 37. Our consultation the RME. Your care is delivered by rooms are located in the institute a team of physicians, embryologists, building “Reproductive Medicine and nurses, medical technicians, administrati­ Gynecological Endocrinology (RME)” ve staff and a psychologist. All of these in the Vogesenstrasse 134 in Basel. professions work closely together to We have six consultation rooms, located ensure the well-being of our patients. right next to the treatment rooms and the laboratories, so that integrated We look forward to your visit. care in one single place is possible. Your RME Team Phone: +41 61 265 93 37 Telephone hours E-mail: [email protected] Monday to Wednesday www.unispital­basel.ch/rme 7 am to 12 noon and 1 to 5 pm. Thursday 7 am to 12 noon Friday 7 am to 12 noon and 1 to 5 pm.

3 Our leadership team

Prof. Dr. Christian De Geyter Medical Director

Prof. De Geyter has more than thirty years of experience in reproductive medicine and is a well-known international specialist in this field. Together with his team of doctors he takes care of your medical care.

Dr. Susanne Stallkamp MBA, COO

Dr. Stallkamp is responsible for the organizational and financial management of the clinic.

Dr. Manuel Fischer Head of Labs a.i.

Dr. Fischer is a trained embryologist and head of the labs. Together with his team he performs analysis of hormones and andrological analysis like spermio­ grams, as well as all procedures associated with assisted reproductive treatment.

Sandra Dinkel Nurse Manager

Mrs. Dinkel gives optimal care to you during your treatment at the RME together with her well-trained team.

4 Map

lattz By tram/bus E VVooltaplatzltapp From Bahnhof SBB France • Tram 1 (direction Dreirosenbrücke) to EuroAirport f Voltastrasse BahnhofBBahnnhho ltastrasse hannn Bahnhof St. Johann F St.St. JohannJJo lattz D VVooltaplatzltap • Bus 50 (direction EuroAirport) to Station Kannenfeldplatz, then tram 1 (direction Dreirosenbrücke) to Bahnhof St. Johann rringg GasstrassGasstrassee ernrneer Elsässerstrasse LuzernerrinLLuuzze g . From Badischen Bahnhof Basel • Bus 30 (direction Bahnhof SBB) to rbacherstr LothringerrstrasseMurbacherstMu r. Johanniterbrücke, then tram 11 . asse (direction St-Louis Grenze) to Voltaplatz Vogesenstrasse tr C MŸlhauseMŸlhauserstr Landskronstr e From EuroAirport • Bus 50 (direction Bahnhof SBB) to Ryffstrasse Kannenfeldplatz, then tram 1 (direction Dreirosenbrücke) to Mülhauserstrasse Bahnhof St. Johann Da JungstrassJungstrassee vidsbodenstrvidsbodenstr. By car Tor Our institute is easily accessible by car. B St. Johanns- You can park in the parking garage next to . the institute. The parking spaces are in the 2nd basement. A lift will take you from feldplatz there directly to our premises. G KannenfeldplatzKannene

Access from motorway A2/A3 • Drive towards EuroAirport until exit Basel St. Johann University Hospital Basel A • At the Voltaplatz straight on to the (Emergency Women’s Health Clinic) roundabout • At the roundabout take the 6th exit, turn into Lothringerstrasse • Turn right into the first street (Gasstrasse) Entrance • Turn right at the first crossroads Reproductive Medicine and (Vogesenstrasse) Gynecological Endocrinology (RME) • Parking in the parking garage Vogesenstrasse 134 4031 Basel

Parking 2nd basement, Vogesenstrasse 136

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Public transport A Tram 11 Johanniterbrücke B Tram 11 St. Johanns-Tor C Tram 11 Mülhauserstrasse D Tram 11 Voltaplatz E Tram 1 . . . . Voltaplatz F Tram 1 . . . . Bahnhof St. Johann G Tram 1 . . . . Kannenfeldplatz, Bus 36, 50 Kannenfeldplatz

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Women’s Health Clinic Emergency Reproductive Medicine and In case of emergency outside business hours, Gynecological Endocrinology (RME) please refer to the Emergency Department of the Women’s Health Clinic, Spitalstrasse 21. University Hospital Basel Phone: + 41 61 265 91 34 Vogesenstrasse 134 Phone: + 41 61 328 75 00 4031 Basel In case of life-threatening emergency Telephone: + 41 61 265 93 37 please call the rescue service at all times www.unispital-basel.ch/rme Phone: 144 (CH)