Gynaecology

A first appointment will include a detailed health history, including a full blood count to check hormone levels and ovarian reserves, as well as check for markers associated with cancer. We can also perform ultrasound-scans as required. If there is a need, referrals for further treatment will be made within 24 hours. Emergency appointments are also available. Please contact Lucy XXX for further details. 

A yearly gynaecological check-up can guard against female cancers – statistics indicate that countries where women regularly see a gynaecologist as part of their routine healthcare have better survival rates from cervical and ovarian cancer. As gynae-oncology is one of my specialisms, I feel passionately that fast detection is key to beating these diseases.

Many patients come to me due to concerns over cervical cancer. Often, they wish to have peace of mind after an abnormal smear. As a clinical lead in colposcopy, I can take a biopsy in clinic, and of in some cases, treat abnormal cells there and then.

Visiting a gynaecologist is not just about life-threatening diseases. Many female health problems can creep up slowly – such as painful sex, polycystic ovary syndrome, heavy or irregular periods and endometriosis or menopausal symptoms. They can affect quality of life considerably. The good news is, once they are diagnosed, effective treatments are available.

Hormonal imbalance can be a problem which robs women of their confidence and wellbeing, often affecting appearance and mood. The most common hormonal imbalance is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which causes a range of symptoms, such as heavy or irregular periods, excess hair on the body and face and cystic acne – large painful spots which often appear on the jawline, cheeks, chin and upper neck. Thankfully, there are treatments to help distressing condition.

Ensuring patients are prescribed the right contraception and reviewing any side-effects, is also an important part of what we do. Patients can choose from contraceptive implant, intrauterine system, or IUS intrauterine device, IUD (the coil), contraceptive injection, the pill, contraceptive patch or vaginal ring. Women’s needs alter as they become older. It’s important to have good communication with your doctor, which will help you get the best contraception method for you.

Menopause is an area where we are committed to offering women the very best and up-to-date care with both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, including Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) as well as laser and radio frequency treatments for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).

One of our clinic’s special interests in offering those who have been affected with cancer the best advice and treatment in managing the physical and emotional side effects from their treatments. We welcome patients who would like advice on how we can alleviate side-effects.