Gynaecology and cervical screening

We take a holistic approach to each patient with regard to investigation, management plans and treatment, and try to ensure patients are able to make fully informed choices.

General Gynaecology

• Irregular bleeding

• Heavy periods

• Polyps

• Fibroids

• Endometriosis

• Ovarian cysts

• Contraception

• PMS

• Minimal access surgery

Cervical screening

The National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) recommends that women between the ages of 25 and 49 have a cervical smear every 3 years, and between the ages of 50 and 65, every 5 years. One of the problems with cervical screening is that smears only detect 7 out of 10 abnormalities at best.

For this reason, some women prefer to undergo cervical screening every year. We offer a cervical screening service where your smear can be examined in the usual way and can also be tested for HPV. In fact, the same sample can also be screened for chlamydial infection, which is a common infection amongst sexually active women which may be ‘silent’ yet cause future problems with chronic pain and fertility.