Hysteroscopy Under General Anaesthesia
This information sheet has been provided to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about having a hysteroscopy under general anaesthesia. It explains the benefits,...
Archive: Gynaecology Services
Hysterectomy
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb. The operation may also involve removal of one or both of the Fallopian tubes and ovaries,...
Cryocautery to Cervical Ectropion
What is cryocautery? Cryocautery involves freezing the cervix (neck of the womb) with a metal probe for 1 to 2 minutes. It is usually used to treat vaginal discharge...
Gynaecological Laparoscopy
What is a Gynaecological Laparoscopy? A gynaecological laparoscopy is a keyhole procedure that allows your surgeon to examine your pelvis (lower abdomen) including the fallopian tubes, ovaries and womb....
Gemeprost
Why have you been prescribed Gemeprost pessaries? This has been prescribed to make the operation you are about to undergo easier as it helps to soften and open up...
Sacrospinous fixation (SSF) for prolapse of the uterus (womb) or prolapse of the vaginal vault (top of vagina)
This information is provided by the British Society of Urogynaecology. To view the leaflet, please click here:...
Sacrohysteropexy for Uterine Prolapse (Womb Prolapse)
This information is provided by the British Society of Urogynaecology. To view the leaflet, please click here: https://bsug.org.uk/budcms/includes/kcfinder/upload/files/info-leaflets/SHP-BSUG.pdf...
Colposuspension for Stress Urinary Incontinence
This information is provided by the British Society of Urogynaecology. To view the leaflet, please click here:...
Going Home After a Laparoscopy (Adult)
When should you seek medical advice after your laparoscopy? Laparoscopy and operative laparoscopy is now a common surgical procedure, which is generally safe, effective and well tolerated. However, as...
Vaginal Pessary for Prolapse
What is a Vaginal Pessary? A vaginal pessary is a removable support device that is inserted into the vagina to function as a supportive structure to keep in place...