This is a procedure that involves looking inside the uterus with a very slim telescope called a hysteroscope. Its done for a variety of reasons- to investigate abnormal bleeding, to investigate something seen on an ultrasound, to identify fibroids or polyps inside the uterus and posible remove them, or to remove a coil with missing… Continue reading Outpatient Hysteroscopy
Post menopausal bleeding (PMB) is any vaginal bleeding that happens more than 12 months after your final period. In about 90% of cases, PMB is caused by a benign ( non cancerous) issue such as: In a smaller percentage of cases, around 10-15%, it can be a sign of endometrial cancer. You should report any… Continue reading What is Post Menopausal Bleeding?
The pelvic examination is one of the most anxiety provoking procedures for women. It may be for your routine cervical smear test, an IUD insertion or replacement or an essential test such as an endometrial biopsy. These procedures can be uncomfortable and the fear of discomfort, embarrassment or a previous negative experience can deter some… Continue reading How to make your Gynae procedure more comfortable
Women who suffer from migraine with aura should avoid using the combined contraceptive pill and only use Progestogen only methods or non hormonal contraception. This is because the Estrogen in the pill increases your risk of stroke if you suffer from migraine with aura. A very common question is “can I use HRT if I… Continue reading Can I use HRT if I have migraine?
Coils are a very popular method of long lasting reversible contraception. Hormonal Intra uterine devices are also used to treat a variety of problems such as heavy periods and endometriosis and can be used for HRT as well. After you have a coil inserted, the coil threads, which are attached to the bottom tip-off the… Continue reading How to check your coil threads