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Today on International Women’s Day let us consider the clear and stark inequalities in healthcare which are related to socio-economic status, ethnicity and geographic region. Across different stages of women’s lives there are different social and economic factors which drive … Continued

Endometrial Ablation Long-term Complications Endometrial Ablation Long-term Complications are not often reported to patients. Complications which are extremely painful and are preventable. For women suffering with heavy menstrual bleeding, the NICE guidelines (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) state … Continued

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