Catarina Reis de Carvalho
Obstetrician-Gynaecologist
Medical License: no. 56343
Languages: Portuguese and English
Areas of Practice: Gynaecology and Obstetrics, endometriosis and pelvic pain, cervical pathology, perimenopause and menopause.
Insurance Agreements: Not in-network with any insurance providers.
About
An Obstetrician-Gynaecologist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and pelvic pain.
She heads the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Unit at Hospital de Santa Maria and combines her clinical work with teaching at university level and doctoral research into intrapartum fetal monitoring.
At Clínica Mulher, she offers close, attentive care, listening carefully to each woman, whether in pregnancy, in routine gynaecological follow-up, or in the management of endometriosis, pelvic pain and the menopausal transition.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Endometriosis consultation
Diagnosis and follow-up of endometriosis, adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain, with a plan matched to the impact of your symptoms and where you are in life.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Menopause consultation
Care dedicated to the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: hot flushes, sleep, mood, vaginal dryness and libido.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Cervix, vagina and vulva consultation
Assessment and follow-up of an abnormal smear or a positive HPV test, cervical and vaginal lesions, lichen sclerosus and other conditions of the lower genital tract.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Obstetric Consultation
From preconception to after the birth: clinical assessment, review of results and ultrasound support when indicated.
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics
Follow-up Video Consultation
To review results and answer questions between in-person appointments, with an obstetrician or a specialist nurse.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Smear test and HPV test
Screening for cervical cell changes, and for the virus behind them.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Gynecological ultrasound with a transvaginal probe (Doppler when indicated)
Assessment of the uterus, ovaries and pelvic structures. The first scan in pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, cysts and fibroids.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Colposcopy
Magnified view of the cervix to assess suspicious lesions or follow up an abnormal smear.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Hysteroscopy
Endoscopic view of the uterine cavity to diagnose polyps, fibroids and adhesions.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
IUD and contraceptive implant
Fitting, replacement or removal of long-acting contraception.
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecology
Gynecological biopsies
A sample taken from the vulva, vagina, cervix or endometrium and sent to the laboratory.
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
Medical and surgical assessment and treatment, with particular expertise in minimally invasive surgery.
Cervical Pathology
Prevention, diagnosis and follow-up of cervical disease, including colposcopy and the assessment of HPV-related changes.
Perimenopause and Menopause
Individualised care for women during perimenopause and after menopause, addressing symptoms, quality of life and sexual health.
- Obstetrician-Gynaecologist at Clínica Mulher
- Hospital Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital de Santa Maria — ULS Santa Maria
- Head of the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Unit, Hospital de Santa Maria — ULS Santa Maria
- Surgical practice in minimally invasive and robotic gynaecological surgery, Hospital de Santa Maria — ULS Santa Maria
- Invited Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
- Lecturer, Católica Medical School
- PhD candidate in intrapartum fetal monitoring, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
- Research and scientific publications in fetal monitoring, obstetrics, endometriosis and gynaecological surgery
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2007–2013)
- General Internship, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central (2014)
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte / Hospital de Santa Maria (2015–2021)
- Master’s Degree in Sexology and Sex Therapy
- Portugal Clinical Scholars Research Training, Harvard Medical School (2018–2020)
