Antibiotics and Bowel Issues Antibiotics can create gut bacteria deficit-related illnesses such as intestinal infection. This can be a side issue to the reason you are taking antibiotics. It can lead to further treatment and invasive investigations which may be … Continued
Hysterectomy Complications Around 55,000 hysterectomy operations are carried out in the UK each year. This means about one in five women will have a hysterectomy at some point. The most common age to have one is between 40-50, however they … Continued
Ventrosuspension (Correction of a Retroverted Uterus) is where the uterus is tilted backwards instead of forwards (anteverted). As many as 20% of women have a so-called retroverted uterus. For most women a retroverted uterus is natural. Most women do not … Continued
Preventable Urinary Tract Infections arise in hospitals and are a risk to life. Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) such as sepsis and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) go hand in hand with increased hospitalisations and intensive care stays. The … Continued
There are different methods of hysterectomy. The operation you have depends on the reason for surgery. You need to consider how much of your womb and reproductive system can safely be left in place. Total hysterectomy During a total hysterectomy, … Continued
What causes vulvar pain? Studies suggest that up to 15% of females experience vulvar pain. This can affect quality of life, and in some cases, it may indicate a medical condition that needs treatment. Accurate diagnosis and treatment is key … Continued
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