Gynaecology focuses on the health of the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vagina. Common gynaecological conditions include endometriosis, ovarian cysts, cervical polyps, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and pelvic organ prolapse.
Conditions within the female reproductive system can cause uncomfortable symptoms, be life-threatening, and affect fertility. At One Health, we aim to find solutions and treatments to help your condition and ease your symptoms.
Whether you’re in chronic pain, need a diagnosis, or have a condition that requires treatment, we use advanced techniques and expertise to help you get back to health and your regular activities.
Gynaecology focuses on conditions affecting the uterus, ovaries, cervix and vagina. Common conditions include endometriosis, ovarian cysts, cervical polyps, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and prolapse.
Patients may come to us with symptoms such as pelvic pain, intermenstrual bleeding, and heavy bleeding. Using advanced diagnostic techniques, scanners and our expertise, we can diagnose conditions and suggest and carry out the right treatment.
We offer a range of advanced surgeries and diagnostics for Gynaecology so you can feel better sooner. The treatments we offer include:
Recovery from your gynaecology treatment begins in the hospital. If needed, you will receive pain management medication and may have some to take home.
You may feel tired from the anaesthetic. It’s important to rest when necessary. You should shower as normal but avoid soaps. Wear loose clothing and avoid using lotions around the wound area, which may cause irritation. If you have bright red bleeding after the operation, contact your GP for advice.
Depending on your procedure, you may need to stay in the hospital. For a prolapse repair, you’ll stay for two to four days. You may be able to go home the same day after a diagnostic test.
After surgery, you are at risk of developing blood clots. This can be prevented with gentle and regular exercise. Try walking and stair climbing. Avoid lifting anything heavier than a two-litre bottle for the first four weeks. Over time, you can increase the load you lift. In the first four weeks, avoid housework.
When you go back to work depends on the gynaecological treatment you had. For a simple procedure, you can expect to go back to work within one week. You may go sooner if you only do light duties but try not to do too much in the first 48 hours. For operations, you may return two to three weeks after the surgery. If you feel well and don’t have any complications, you could start light work or reduced hours after a week.
If your wound is closed with staples, you will need to make an appointment with the GP surgery to have them removed ten days post-op. You should have a follow-up appointment 6-8 weeks after the operation or sooner for a diagnostic test.