The doctor behind gynxtra.
gynxtra is a physician-led virtual clinic for women in midlife. Its medical director is Dr. med. Bettina von Seefried, Specialist FMH in gynaecology and obstetrics.
Why she founded gynxtra.
“Too many women over 38 are not taken seriously when they describe how their body has changed. I founded gynxtra because I believe a medically grounded answer is both possible and necessary.”
Over 25 years in gynaecology.
- 25+years in gynaecology
- FMHSpecialist in gynaecology and obstetrics
- SGGGMember of the Swiss Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- MenopauseThe focus of her work
She also practises at gynhealth in Zurich and is a partner physician at Hirslanden Klinik Im Park.
Not a practice. A virtual women’s clinic.
Founded in Switzerland in 2022.
- Physician-led: decisions about diagnostics and treatment are always made by a physician.
- Consultations take place by video, with no waiting room and no travel.
- Whether a treatment is right for you is for your physician to assess. Nothing is prescribed automatically.
- Swiss law and medical confidentiality. Patient records on servers in Europe.
Bettina von Seefried in the media.
A selection of her conversations about women’s health. All in German.
- PodcastWie meistere ich die Wechseljahre?Allegra, ÖKK’s podcast · 2025 · about 35 minutes · in German
What happens in the body during menopause, and how symptoms such as poor sleep and mood swings can be eased. ÖKK’s accompanying article also introduces gynxtra.
Listen to the episode ÖKK article (in German)
What women ask us before their first appointment.
Is gynxtra Bettina von Seefried’s practice?
No. gynxtra is a separate, physician-led virtual clinic. Bettina von Seefried is its medical director and also practises at gynhealth in Zurich. gynxtra does not replace the gynaecological care you already have.
Is gynxtra a Swiss service?
Yes. gynxtra GmbH is based in Zurich. Its medical director is Dr. med. Bettina von Seefried, Specialist FMH in gynaecology and obstetrics. Swiss law and medical confidentiality apply.
Your first stepGet to know us.
Your medical consultation by video, with a physician who has read your details beforehand.