Archive: Gynaecology Services

What is a Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts...

What is Colposcopy? Colposcopy is a simple examination that allows the doctor to see the type and area of the abnormality on your cervix. It also lets the Colposcopist (either...

When is Urodynamic Study (UDS) necessary? • Before surgery for urinary incontinence with visible vaginal prolapse. • If medical and or conservative treatments fail. • If there has been previous...

About this leaflet We advise you to take your time to read this leaflet, any questions you have please write them down on the sheet provided (towards the back) and...

What is it? Urinary incontinence is a common problem, which can cause embarrassment and distress, and is often easily treatable. It can occur at any age, but incidence increases with...

Improving options in miscarriage treatment We are so sorry to hear about your sad loss and offer our condolences at this sad time. To help you through this difficult time,...

This leaflet is intended to provide some information at this sad time regarding the management of a miscarriage that is not complete. What is an SMOM? Surgical Management of Miscarriage...

What is a vaginal vault prolapse? • Prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and the vaginal walls are weak. A vaginal vault prolapse is prolapse arising from the top...

Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is a term used to describe the process of regular catheterisation which you carry out yourself to remove urine from the bladder. It is a safe and...

You have been recently diagnosed with an early staged endometrial cancer; Grade 1 Stage 1A. Your risk of developing a problem in the future (recurrence) relating to this cancer is...