Post Natal Removal of Afterbirth Post Natal Removal of Afterbirth by D&C can cause Ashermans Syndrome: pain, no periods and infertility. Ashermans Syndrome is considered rare but it is not. It can occur in 30% of D&C procedures. Dilation and … Continued
Bladder injuries during obstetrical and gynecological surgeries Bladder injuries during obstetrical and gynaecological surgeries are relatively common. The reproductive and urinary tracts in women are closely related anatomically. Knowledge of this anatomy plays an important role in the prevention … Continued
Endometrial Hyperplasia Warning An endometrial hyperplasia warning was issued in February 2016 but the signs and symptoms are still not being communicated to women. Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition which may develop into cancer if left untreated or there is … Continued
Decision making and consent guidance Decision making and consent guidance was published on the 30th September 2020 and comes into effect on the 9th November 2020. The guidance will support doctors to practise shared decision making. It will help patients … Continued
Violence Against Women Violence Against Women is a despicable crime which has absolutely no place in our society. But for too long, too many women and girls have suffered domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault. Too many women lose their … Continued
Vulval Cancer Vulval Cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects a woman’s external genitals. It includes: the lips surrounding the vagina (labia minora and labia majora) the clitoris, the sexual organ that helps women reach sexual climax the Bartholin’s … Continued
Martius Flap Graft A Martius Flap Graft is used to treat mesh exposure in the vagina. Mesh exposure comes from a TVT or TOT mesh used to treat incontinence or prolapse. Whilst a Martius Flap Graft is used to treat … Continued
First Do No Harm Cumberlege Mesh Review Today the report about those who have suffered avoidable harm in the First Do No Harm Cumberlege Mesh Review has been published. It is good news and highlights the devastating impact that mesh … Continued
This is a message of thanks to our colleagues and clients for their patience and support and for their hard work in dealing with the uncharted challenges and uncertainty presented by the spread of Coronavirus. We want to let … Continued
Teen Girls Don’t Need Routine Pelvic Exams. An estimated 1.4 million adolescent girls and young women in the U.S. might have received an unnecessary pelvic exam. And an estimated 1.6 million might have received an unnecessary Pap test. The Journal … Continued