Hysterectomy for Womb Cancer

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with general information about your operation.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Surgery For Vulval Cancer

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet is intended to help provide answers to some of the questions you may have about your surgery for vulval cancer. However, it is generalised information rather than personal, and you may find you are given some different information for your individual care. If you have any questions or comments about what you have been told, please discuss … Read More

Examination under Anaesthetic for a Suspected Gynaecological Cancer

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.   If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Gynaecology Oncology Enhanced Recovery

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about coming into hospital for your surgery.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion.   If after reading it you have any concerns or require … Read More

Performing a Pregnancy Test Information for Patients

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about performing a pregnancy test.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion.   If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Termination of Pregnancy – Information for Partner/Carers/Supporting Adults

Patient Experience

Introduction Although this document refers to the term woman/women, it is applicable to anyone that can become pregnant regardless of whether they identify as a woman or not. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your partner’s procedure. In the absence of a partner, this leaflet may be useful for those supporting women. Most of your … Read More

Ectopic Pregnancy

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about an ectopic pregnancy.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.   It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

What Happens after my Gynaecology Tests?

Patient Experience

What happens next? You have been seen in the Gynaecology Service for tests. These tests may have included: Blood tests Scan An examination of inside of the vagina, neck of womb (cervix) or womb Sample taken from inside the womb The doctor will review the result of your test(s) once they have been processed.  If your results are reassuring (no … Read More

Medical Treatment of Retained Products of Conception

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment.  Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, or nurse, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More

Specialist Continence and Pelvic Floor Service

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about this service. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring … Read More