PIF Categories: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The early pregnancy unit
If you have been given an appointment to attend the Early Pregnancy Unit this may be because you have experienced bleeding or pain in early pregnancy or because you may […]
Hystero Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy) test
Read our guide below to find out what to expect from a hystero contrast sonography. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]
Body weight and fertility
Does my weight affect my fertility and chances of having a baby? If your weight is too high or too low, this can affect your chance of getting pregnant, which […]
Vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse
Read our guide below to help you understand why you’ve been advised to have a vaginal hysterectomy. It outlines common reasons for the operation, benefits, risks, recovering, and what to expect […]
Pelvic floor repair (anterior and posterior) without the use of mesh
Read our guide below to help you understand pelvic floor repair. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This […]
Helping you become pregnant by ovulation induction
Read our guide below to help you understand how to become pregnant by ovulation induction. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Read our guide below to help you understand in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What […]
Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy
Abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy is not unusual and does not always mean there is a problem. However, pain and/or bleeding can sometimes be […]
Abdominal hysterectomy
This information about your abdominal hysterectomy will give you a clear idea of what will happen to you during and after surgery. What is an abdominal hysterectomy? It is a […]
Hysteroscopy outpatients: advice for patients on Warfarin
Please read this information if you are taking Warfarin to thin your blood and your doctor recommends an Outpatient Hysteroscopy to investigate uterine/vaginal bleeding. This is a procedure carried out […]