Pelvic Examination on Anaethetised Women The issue of pelvic examination on anesthetised women without their consent and without their knowledge is raising its head again. Women having surgery in University Hospitals, once asleep, and taking advantage of the woman’s vulnerability—as … Continued
Perforation and Scarring of Uterus Perforation and Scarring of Uterus when having a D&C is due to a Surgeons failure to see what they are doing during the procedure.This arises because the cervical canal and uterine cavity have variable direction … Continued
Risk of Prolapse after Hysterectomy The Risk of Prolapse after Hysterectomy is 10%. Few women are warned about the risk of vault prolapse after hysterectomy. Of the 10% who develop a vault prolapse half will then need surgery. If you … Continued
D&C Dilation and Curettage D&C, or dilation and curettage, is a common surgical procedure. The cervix is dilated (widened) and the lining of the uterus is scraped away (curettage). It’s used to investigate or treat abnormal bleeding, remove tissue after … Continued
Supporting People Affected by Negligence Supporting People Affected by Negligence is what we do. Being a victim of medical negligence is heartbreaking. We do everything we can to make sure you get the answers you need. Obtaining compensation you deserve … Continued
Infertility Infertility can be heartbreaking, which is why we do everything we can to make sure you get the answers you need and the compensation you deserve. Going through fertility treatment is hard. The generally accepted simplest definition of fertility … Continued
Is Asherman’s Syndrome on the Rise Asherman’s syndrome is on the rise in terms of it is being diagnosed more frequently due to increased awareness and improved diagnostic techniques. The condition, characterized by the formation of scar tissue (adhesions) … Continued
Retained Placenta Leaving the placenta inside the uterus after birth, either partially or entirely, is known as a retained placenta. This can lead to complications like heavy bleeding, infection (including sepsis), and in severe cases, may require medical intervention for … Continued
Standing Up For Yourself In Healthcare Patients often take on a passive role when it comes to their own healthcare. This is based on the faith they have in the medical team. However, sometimes patients need to make sure they … Continued
Intimate Health Intimate health is something that affects every woman. It can refer to any bowel, bladder, gynaecological or sexual concern. It ranges from natural body changes throughout our lives to managing the changes that happen after undergoing treatment. Being … Continued