Restitching Episiotomy wounds An episiotomy is a cut in your perineum that widens the opening of your vagina so your baby can be born more easily. Your midwife or doctor may perform an episiotomy if they think that: Episiotomy Tears Tears happen when your vagina stretches too far during your baby's birth. You're most likely to have a tear when…
Regular health checks are an important part of every women's life. Whether you are looking at getting pregnant or just wanting to make sure all is well, a check-up is a great reassurance. Many women will choose to have an annual health check as part of their disease prevention strategy. This visit is a good time to discuss life-style, contraception,…
Trying for a baby is always a journey and if there appears to be issues then we will join you on that part of the journey. Some women like a fertility MOT which is what a Woman's Fertility Assessment is. It just checks everything is in order and detects if anything is not. This is often enough to reassure you…
Trying for a baby is always a journey and if there appears to be issues then we will join you on that part of the journey. Most couples start with a bit of an MOT which just checks everything is in order and detects if anything is not. This is often enough to reassure you both that nothing is wrong…
Ultrasound scan Throughout infertility testing, ultrasound scans provide detail and information on the ovaries, endometrial lining and uterus. The ultrasound helps to evaluate the ovarian reserves, to see the uterine shape in more detail and to see if there is a block in the fallopian tubes. Ultrasound scans work by using high-frequency sound waves which then creates an image of…
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb. After this operation you’ll no longer be able to get pregnant. If you haven’t gone through menopause, you’ll no longer have periods.
Consultation At this first consultation we will need to ask some questions to understand what the issues are for you. It can be strange talking to someone about this sort of thing but we are sensitive and caring to your feelings. We know the problems surrounding your concerns. We try and guide you through the questions. We think it helps…
Miscarriages Sadly, miscarriages are more common than people realise. Around 1 in 8 women will have a pregnancy that will end in a miscarriage. Many more miscarriages may happen before a woman is even aware, she is pregnant. In some cases it is possible to understand what has caused the miscarriage but in many cases we never know. In many…
There are a wide number of reasons a woman might feel uncomfortable or experience pain during or after sexual intercourse. Its important not to ignore it and just put up with it. It may be an indication there is an underlying problem you have not detected. It can be a sign of a number of conditions and can also cause…
There are many reasons women experience bleeding after sex. The medical term is postcoital bleeding. It occurs in women of all ages. In younger women who haven’t reached menopause, the source of the bleeding is usually the cervix. In women who have gone through menopause, the source of the bleeding is more varied. It can be from the: cervix uterus…