The pediatric and adolescent gynecology ward at the University Children's Hospital in Lublin has been operational since March of this year, providing care to patients up to 18 years old. It offers comprehensive treatment and diagnostics for reproductive system disorders.
More Patients Than Available Beds
I believe the need for such a specialized ward was very high. For example, today, we have 13 patients for 10 available beds. In addition to scheduled admissions, we also handle emergency cases from the emergency department
- said gynecologist Dr. Joanna Pycka, who works in the gynecology ward at the Lublin hospital, in an interview with polsatnews.pl.
We are hospitalizing patients with ovarian tumors, and we've even detected a few malignant cancers during the ward's operation. The youngest child with an ovarian tumor was two years old
- Dr. Pycka added in the interview. The gynecology ward also admits girls and adolescents who have experienced injuries to intimate areas, for instance, from falls. The facility also provides care to young patients who have been victims of sexual violence.
The hospital staff is also focused on preserving the fertility of young patients undergoing oncological treatment. "The head of the ward, Professor Anna Torres, has made requests to the Ministry of Health for approval of ovarian tissue cryopreservation procedures for patients under 18. The aim is to give these girls a chance to become mothers in the future. Currently, this procedure is not covered by the National Health Fund (NFZ) in Poland" - explained Dr. Joanna Pycka.
