Dr Fiona Cowan
Qualifications
MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCOG MIPM
GMC number: 7043100
Practising since: 2009
Specialties
Gynaecology, Psychosexual Therapy
Consultation times
- Every other Monday 13:00 - 17:00
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About
Dr Fiona Cowan is a Consultant Gynecologist at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), appointed in 2019. She graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’s Medical School, University of London in 2009 where she was awarded a Distinction in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and was the President of the King’s College London Surgical Society for which she was awarded the King’s Gold Crown Award.
Dr Cowan is the Lead for the Psychosexual Medicine service at UHS and is a rarity Nationally and Internationally in that she holds both Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and Membership of the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine (MIPM). Dr Cowan established the first UHS Acute Gynaecology Clinic. She has regular UHS clinics in advanced gynaecological ultrasound including the detection of endometriosis, adnexal masses and other gynaecological conditions. She also runs busy ambulatory/outpatient and rapid access gynaecology clinics enabling women to have a ‘one-stop’ service to see and treat their gynaecological conditions.
Dr Cowan is an Educational and Clinical Supervisor with a passion for teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. She has been the Lead Clinician for the Southampton University Year 4 Medical Students and previously established the Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainee Mentoring Scheme which has now been adopted in other regions Nationally.
Dr Cowan has lectured Nationally and Internationally on Psychosexual Medicine, Ambulatory Gynaecology, Gynaecological Ultrasound and Medical Education. Dr Cowan has several peer-reviewed publications. She previously won the RCOG World Congress Prize for Medical Education.
Dr Cowan prides herself on being a compassionate, holistic, friendly and highly skilled clinician who has been known to build a great rapport with her patients, putting them at ease.
Special interests
- Psychosexual medicine
- Outpatient hysteroscopic procedures
- Advanced pelvic ultrasound
Other interests
- Persistent gynaecological symptoms of unknown cause
- Fear of childbirth/sexual difficulties following childbirth
- Libido issues
- Sexual dysfunction around menopause
- Sexual dysfunction in couples
- Sexual pain disorders including genito-pelvic pain and vaginismus
- Gynaecological ultrasound including gynaecological cancers, endometriosis and other benign conditions
- Detection of general gynaecological conditions
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysteroscopic resection of endometrial pathology
- Endometrial biopsy
- Intrauterine device insertion and removal
- Abnormal bleeding – menstrual, perimenopausal and postmenopausal
- Treatment of cervical polyps and ectropion
- Diagnosis and treatment of vulval conditions
Languages spoken
English
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Research
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fiona-Cowan
Memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Institute of Psychosexual Medicine (IPM)
- International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG)
- British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
Insurers Dr Fiona Cowan works with
Dr Fiona Cowan works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Fiona Cowan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Fiona Cowan does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Fiona Cowan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.