Women’s health
The female body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. We are here to guide you to make the right choices at the right time for a long and happy life.
See our Women's Life Stages for more information on being proactive with your health and wellbeing, or read our entire selection of Women's Health articles.
What happens during a mammogram?
Having a mammogram doesn't have to be a daunting experience. Nuffield Health's Professional Head of Mammography and Laser Safety, Sue Oliver, walks us through the exam.
Sex drive taken a dive? Tips for him and her
There are many reasons why you might be experiencing intimacy issues, not all of them are things you can control on your own. Here's six things that could be getting in the way of your sex life.
Breast cancer myths busted
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting almost 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true.
The truth about mammograms (from the women who’ve had them)
Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.
How to check your breasts
Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.
Your fertility questions answered
Struggling to conceive can put a strain on your relationships and your wellbeing. There are many reasons why it may not be happening for you right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way through it.
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
- Cervical abnormalities
- Pelvic pain
- Menopausal bleeding
- Heavy periods
- Breast lumps
- Enlarged breasts
- Vulval lesions
Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:
- Problem periods (menstrual disorders)
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids in the womb
- Breast diseases
- Benign Gynaecology
- Breast abscess
- Breast cancer
- Dyskaryosis
- Fallopian tube disorders
- Female genital skin disorders
- Gynaecological cancer
- Menopause
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- Pelvic floor dysfuntion
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Unovulation
- Herpes
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder Prolapse
We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:
- Smear test (cervical screening)
- Abnormal smears
- Gynaecological biopsies
- Colposcopy
- Mammogram (breast screening)
- Breast ultrasound
- Cone biopsy
- Gynaecological ultrasound
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
- Hysteroscopy
- Ovarian screening
- Sentinel node biopsy
Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Adnexal surgery
- Breast oncology
- Breast reconstruction
- Capsulectomy
- Cold Coagulation
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial ablation
- Endometrial resection
- Excision vaginal lumps
- Female sterilisation
- Female urology
- Hormone treatment for excess hair
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Labial reduction (labiaplasty)
- Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) Flap breast reconstruction
- LLETZ
- Mastectomy (breast removal)
- Hormonal coil
- Pelvic floor repair
- PMS clinic
- Pregnancy advisory service
- Reversal of sterilisation
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
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