To receive obstetric and gynecological outpatient medical care, it is necessary to physically visit the obstetrician-gynecologist at the local medical institution (in rural areas, also the family physician, midwife, or trained nurse).

Following the initial examination, other specialists will also be involved in various stages of service provision, and the process for conducting laboratory and instrumental diagnostic investigations will be organized.

About the Program

Within the framework of this support program, the following types of medical care and services are provided:

• monitoring of pregnancy and post-delivery (including pregnant women and mothers in high-risk groups),
• gynecological preventive examinations and treatment, provided without limitation on the number of visits,
• provision of medications,
• preventive screenings for women who consult the local obstetrician-gynecologist for the first time during the current year: preventive breast examination, gynecological examination, and, if medically indicated, ultrasound and other diagnostic tests,
• mandatory cervical examination for women aged 30–60 who present for the first time, and if medically indicated, colposcopy and biopsy,
• providing consultation, gynecological medical care and services, and necessary laboratory-instrumental examinations for women in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal age groups,
• assessment of physical and sexual maturity and related examinations for adolescent girls.

Requirements

The following individuals are eligible to benefit from this support program:

• women and adolescent girls who are citizens of the Republic of Armenia (RA).
• foreign national women who are in a registered marriage with an RA citizen.
• foreign national women or stateless women.
• pregnant women in the RA who have refugee or asylum-seeker status.
• Required Documents

To receive obstetric and gynecological outpatient medical care, the following must be presented:

• Identification document,
• Social Services Number or, if unavailable, a relevant document regarding the absence of the SSN.

Reference to Legislation

Order No. N 198-N of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia (RA) dated January 22, 2020.
The order can be found on the RA Ministry of Health website: moh.am