News

Safe Sterilisation Safe Sterilisation without risk of pregnancy or future surgery comes with removal of the fallopian tubes. Protects against ovarian cancer too. Sterilisation has often been accomplished by laparoscopically occluding the tubes with clips, bands, or electrocautery. Postpartum sterilisation was … Continued

Submucosal fibroids Impact on Fertility Submucosal fibroids Impact on Fertility is well known but rarely communicated to patients. Doctors caring for women with infertility should treat fibroids as effectively as possible. Treatment decisions depend on the type, location and size of … Continued

NICE approval of Linzagolix (Yselty) for Endometriosis   NICE approval of Linzagolix (Yselty) for Endometriosis is good news for women looking for effective treatment without hysterectomy. There are far too few options available to treat endometriosis save for surgical removal … Continued

Chronic Pain All in Your Head Chronic Pain All in Your Head is often the diagnosis from medical professionals who cannot find a physical cause. This reasoning disproportionately affects women and reinforces gender bias in medicine. Healthcare providers often struggle … Continued

Fibroid Drug Saves Women from Hysterectomy   Fibroid Drug Saves Women from Hysterectomy which is an excellent development in women’s health. NICE specifically recommends Yselty (linzagolix) for use on the NHS. It is used to treat moderate-to-severe endometriosis symptoms and … Continued

Fibroid Drug Causes Pregnancy Loss Fibroid Drug Causes Pregnancy Loss and women must be warned. The drug Yselty (linzagolix) must not be taken during pregnancy. It is strictly contraindicated because it can cause early pregnancy loss and harm the developing … Continued

£20m in Compensation The NHS has paid £20m in compensation after botched operations left 450 patients injured by Anthony Dixon following Colorectal operations. Anthony Dixon, 65, was removed from the medical register last year following two separate tribunal hearings. They … Continued

Ultrasound Guided D&C Women should be offered ultrasound guided D&C as standard. Ultrasound-guided D&C for miscarriage is a surgical procedure using real-time imaging to safely remove pregnancy tissue from the uterus. It increases safety, reduces the risk of incomplete evacuation, … Continued

Endometrial Ablation Increases Cyclical Pain Endometrial ablation increases cyclical pain but it is not a risk which women are warned about. Many women seek help for heavy bleeding and pain. Ablation is used as a treatment for heavy bleeding when … Continued

Miscarriage and Asherman’s Syndrome   Miscarriage and Asherman’s Syndrome and linked by the surgical management of miscarriage. The care provided falls below the standard expected of a reasonably competent practitioner. A patient should be counselled about the benefits, risks and … Continued