Under certain circumstances, there may be longer waiting times - we ask for your understanding. Life-threatening situations are treated immediately.
Gynaecological emergencies - We are there for you around the clock
Our gynaecological emergency service is available for you around the clock, seven days a week. We treat urgent and acute cases with the highest priority.
Our services
- Immediate help for acute complaints
- Expert emergency care by experienced gynaecologists
- Discreet and empathetic care
Important information
- Urgency before order: Our triage care team treats patients according to the urgency of their complaints. Please understand that this may result in waiting times.
- For every woman: Even if you do not have a regular gynaecologist, you are welcome to visit us. We treat every woman aged 16 and over who would like our help.
- Waiting times: Depending on capacity utilisation, there may occasionally be longer waiting times. We ask for your understanding and patience.
- Non-urgent cases: If your concern is not an acute emergency, please make a regular appointment during one of our consultation hours or with a private gynaecologist.
Your well-being is very important to us. Let us tackle your complaints together.
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- Motorway exit A2 Basel Breite, via Zürcherstrasse turn left into Gellertstrasse to Bethesda Spital
- From Messe Basel via the A2 motorway to the Basel Breite exit
- Parking possible in the underground car park
FAQs for gynaecological emergencies
Acute health problems and emergencies can be stressful. We have therefore created this FAQ page to provide you with important information and answers to frequently asked questions. Our aim is to provide you with clarity and support so that you feel well informed and confident when using our emergency services. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
A gynaecological emergency includes acute and urgent complaints of a gynaecological nature that require immediate medical attention. These include severe pain, unusual bleeding, sudden and severe pain in the lower abdomen, fainting or signs of a miscarriage.
Waiting times may vary as patients are treated according to the urgency of their complaints. Waiting times may be longer if the number of patients is high. We ask for your understanding and patience.
Please bring your health insurance card, a valid ID and, if available, previous medical records or medication lists.
Yes, the gynaecological emergency service is available around the clock without an appointment. However, for non-urgent complaints, please make a regular appointment at one of our consultation hours or with a private gynaecologist.
Yes, we treat every woman, regardless of whether she has a regular gynaecologist.
Our triage care team assesses the urgency of your complaints when you arrive. Patients with the most serious and urgent complaints are treated first to ensure the best possible care.
If your concern is not an acute emergency, we recommend that you make a regular appointment at one of our consultation hoursor with a private gynaecologist.
Emergencies cannot be planned and immediate medical treatment is essential. In the event of an emergency, the entire costs (apart from the excess and the annual deductible) are covered by your health insurance and the canton everywhere in Switzerland. In this case, you will not incur any additional costs.
Our emergency service treats a wide range of gynaecological complaints, including severe lower abdominal pain, unusual bleeding, infections, signs of miscarriage and other urgent health problems.
You can contact the gynaecological emergency service at any time on +41 61 315 25 15 . The address of our emergency room is Gellertstrasse 144, 4052 Basel. The emergency room is located on the 1st basement floor. You will find directions further up on this page.