Patient Services
Women's Health
SGMC caters to women’s health needs consisting of comprehensive consultations and advanced diagnostic and treatment options. These include, but are not limited to:
Pap smears
collects a sample of cells from the surface of the cervix and checks for precancerous cellular changes (cervical dysplasia) and abnormal cells on the cervix before they have a chance to turn into cancer.
HPV testing
laboratory test that screens cervical cell samples for the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of high-risk strains of HPV, it detects active infections with high-risk types of the virus that are known to cause almost all cases of cervical cancer.
Mammogram
low-dose X-ray technology to capture detailed images of breast tissue that checks for cysts, dense tissue, benign lumps, or early signs of breast cancer, enabling early intervention when treatment is most effective.
Ultrasound Breast
uses safe, painless sound waves—with zero radiation—to capture real-time, cross-sectional images of breast tissue. It is frequently used as a complementary diagnostic tool alongside a mammogram or to evaluate specific areas of concern, such as a palpable lump.
Ultrasound Pelvis
a non-invasive diagnostic scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture real-time images of the organs and structures inside the female lower abdomen and pelvis.
Transabdominal Ultrasound (External)
How it works: Warm gel is applied to the lower stomach, and a smooth handheld probe (transducer) is moved across the abdomen.
Requirement: Requires a full bladder because the liquid acts as a “window” to push the intestines out of the way and conduct sound waves to the deeper pelvic organs.
Best for: Providing a broad, overview image of the entire pelvic region and larger masses.
Transvaginal Ultrasound (Internal)
How it works: A thin, specially shaped probe covered with a protective sheath and gel is gently inserted a few inches into the vagina.
Requirement: Requires an empty bladder.
Best for: Providing close-up, high-resolution details of the ovaries, uterine lining (endometrium), and cervix that cannot be seen clearly through the abdominal wall.




