PIF Categories: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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 […]
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 […]
Hysteroscopy in an outpatient clinic
A hysteroscopy is where a small, fibre optic ‘telescope’ and camera is used to look at the lining and shape of your uterus (womb). You can have it done in […]
Treatment of uterine fibroids
Read our guide below about what causes uterine fibroids and how we treat them. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on […]
Loop diathermy treatment to the cervix – post procedure advice
Read our guide below which explains what you should avoid and the possible after effects of loop diathermy treatment. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information […]