Pregnancy care · Childbirth · IVF · Cosmetic gynaecology · Menopause

Op. Dr. Elif Gülşah Diktaş

By your side on the way to motherhood and through every stage of women's health.

At our private practice in Çankaya, Ankara, we provide pregnancy care, childbirth, IVF and fertility care, cosmetic and aesthetic gynaecology, menopause care and general gynaecology. We discuss every treatment option openly and make decisions together.

Appointments: +90 542 790 86 99 Message on WhatsApp

ExperienceSpecialist since 2014
PracticeATM İş Merkezi A Blok No:12, Çukurambar – Çankaya
Opening hoursMon–Sat, 09:00–18:00

About me

Op. Dr. Elif Gülşah Diktaş

After graduating from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital. I carried out my compulsory state service at Erzurum Nene Hatun Maternity Hospital from 2014 to 2016, and worked as a specialist at Etlik Zübeyde Hanım from 2016 to 2021. Since 2021 I have been seeing patients at my private practice in Ankara.

I approach women's health across the different stages of life: pregnancy and childbirth, reproductive health, gynaecological conditions, menopause and healthy ageing. I completed certified training in assisted reproductive techniques at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital and laparoscopic surgery training at IRCAD in France. I hold the Ministry of Health approved Certificate in Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Procedures.

I have been a co-author of research published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. In my practice I put scientific accuracy, patient safety, individual needs and natural results first.

Every woman is different, and every treatment is personal.

Education

Medical degree · 2007: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
Specialist training · 2014: Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital

Experience

2021 – present: Private practice, Ankara
2016 – 2021: Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, specialist
2014 – 2016: Erzurum Nene Hatun Maternity Hospital, specialist (compulsory state service)

Training and certificates

Gülhane Training and Research Hospital: certified training in IVF and assisted reproductive techniques
IRCAD, France: laparoscopic surgery training
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health: Certificate in Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Procedures
Ongoing training and hands-on workshops in cosmetic gynaecology, genital aesthetics and medical aesthetics

Services

What can you see me for?

Pregnancy care

Regular check-ups, ultrasound scans and screening tests from the first weeks of pregnancy until birth.

Antenatal check-ups and ultrasound
First-trimester screening and detailed anomaly scan
Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy
Care for high-risk pregnancies

Childbirth

We plan the type of birth together, based on how your pregnancy progresses and on your and your baby's health.

Vaginal birth
Caesarean section
Birth preparation and birth plan
Postnatal check-ups and breastfeeding support

IVF and fertility

If pregnancy has not occurred after one year of regular intercourse (six months if you are over 35), we recommend that both partners are assessed together.

Fertility assessment and tests
Ovulation tracking and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
IVF / ICSI treatment
Ovarian reserve assessment

Consultations and monitoring take place at the practice. Egg collection and embryo transfer are performed by Dr. Diktaş at a licensed IVF centre we work with.

Cosmetic and aesthetic gynaecology

Personalised procedures aiming for natural results, carried out under a Ministry of Health approved certificate.

Genital aesthetics consultation
Cosmetic gynaecological procedures
Medical aesthetic procedures
Suitability assessment and information

Menopause and healthy ageing

Menopause is about more than hot flushes. We assess the changes of this stage together and create a follow-up plan.

Assessment of menopause symptoms
Hormone therapy options
Bone health monitoring
Regular post-menopausal check-ups

Gynaecology and screening

Treatment of irregular periods, cysts, fibroids and other complaints, plus the yearly check-ups recommended even without symptoms.

Irregular periods and polycystic ovary syndrome
Ovarian cysts and fibroids
Smear test, HPV test and HPV vaccine
Laparoscopic gynaecological surgery

Pregnancy care

Which check-up, in which week?

Antenatal check-ups usually follow this schedule. After week 28, visits become more frequent and we plan the birth together. Your personal schedule is set at your first visit.

First visit
Weeks 6–8
The pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound, the heartbeat is checked, blood tests are requested and your due date is estimated.
First-trimester screening
Weeks 11–14
A nuchal translucency scan and blood test estimate the risk of certain chromosomal conditions.
Detailed anomaly scan
Weeks 18–22
Your baby's organs and growth are examined in detail.
Glucose tolerance test
Weeks 24–28
Screening for gestational diabetes.

Frequently asked questions

Before your visit

Pregnancy and childbirth

My pregnancy test is positive. When should I come for my first visit?

At around weeks 6–8, counted from the first day of your last period, the pregnancy sac and heartbeat can be seen on ultrasound. If you have bleeding or severe abdominal pain, come in without waiting.

How often will I need check-ups during pregnancy?

Usually once a month in the early months, every two weeks after week 28 and every week in the final weeks. High-risk pregnancies may need more frequent visits.

How is the decision made between vaginal birth and caesarean section?

The type of birth is decided together, taking into account your and your baby's health, how the pregnancy progresses and any previous births. The decision is made individually for each pregnancy, based on examination findings.

IVF

When should we seek a fertility assessment?

We recommend coming in if pregnancy has not occurred after one year of regular intercourse if you are under 35, or after six months if you are 35 or over. If you have irregular periods or a known condition, you can come earlier.

Which tests are done before IVF?

For the woman, hormone tests, an AMH test showing ovarian reserve and an ultrasound; for the man, a semen analysis. Further tests may be requested to assess the uterus and fallopian tubes.

Does my partner need to come to the IVF consultation?

Yes. Fertility is assessed for both partners together. At the first consultation we discuss both partners' medical history and plan a semen analysis.

Cosmetic and aesthetic gynaecology

Who is genital aesthetics suitable for?

Suitability depends on your complaint, your expectations and the examination findings. Before any procedure we discuss the options, possible risks and the recovery process in detail.

Menopause

What are the symptoms of menopause, and when should I see a doctor?

Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes and vaginal dryness are common symptoms. If symptoms affect your daily life or your periods have become irregular, we recommend an appointment.

Can everyone use hormone therapy during menopause?

No. Hormone therapy is assessed according to your age, your symptoms and risk factors such as a history of breast cancer or blood clots. Non-hormonal options are available when hormone therapy is not suitable.

Gynaecology

How should I prepare for my first gynaecological examination?

Bring the date of your last period, a list of any medication you take and any previous test results. The examination is more comfortable outside your period, but do not wait if you have an urgent complaint.

How often should I have a smear test?

The general recommendation is regular screening from the age of 21. The right interval for you is set during your examination, based on your age and previous results.

Op. Dr. Elif Gülşah Diktaş

Op. Dr. Elif Gülşah Diktaş

Education

Experience

Training and certificates

What can you see me for?

Pregnancy care

Childbirth

IVF and fertility

Cosmetic and aesthetic gynaecology

Menopause and healthy ageing

Gynaecology and screening

Which check-up, in which week?

First visit

First-trimester screening

Detailed anomaly scan

Glucose tolerance test

When is your baby due?

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Before your visit

The practice