Gynaecological Cancer
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Our Premium Clinic Locations
Discover our network of specialised gynaecology clinics across the UK, offering exceptional care in elegant, comfortable environments.
Harley Street
London Gynaecology at Harley Street provides world-class private women’s healthcare, fertility support, and advanced gynaecology services in London’s leading medical district.
Moorgate Clinic
London Gynaecology in the City of London offers expert women’s healthcare, same-day appointments, and advanced diagnostics in the work district.
The Portland Hospital
London Gynaecology at The Portland Hospital offers comprehensive private women’s healthcare, surgery, expert consultations, and specialist treatments at a leading London hospital.
Other related conditions and treatments
AMH Self Test Kit
Health Screenings & Tests
Home > Health Screenings & Tests Our screenings and tests are for all women of all ages to provide a peace of mind and rapid response….
Robotic-assisted myomectomy
Minimally invasive technique allowing precise removal of fibroids with smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery. Book an appointment Call us When is robotic surgery…
Fertility Check
Fetal Wellbeing Scan
A fetal wellbeing scan (growth scan) will assess the baby’s growth, blood flow and evaluate the development of the baby’s organs.
Recurrent Thrush Package
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some point in their life. Whilst most cases can be treated quickly, recurrent thrush needs a different approach where the cause of the thrush is treated.
Cone biopsy
A cone biopsy is a minor surgical procedure used to remove a cone-shaped section of abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is typically recommended when high-grade cell changes (CIN2 or CIN3) are found during cervical screening or colposcopy.
Outpatient Hysteroscopy
As an outpatient procedure, an outpatient hysteroscopy is performed in a treatment room in the clinic and lasts between 5 and 30 minutes.
Coils & Contraception
At London Gynaecology, we offer a full range of contraceptive options, including the hormonal and non-hormonal coil (IUD/IUS), and provide expert, personalised advice to help you make the choice that best suits your lifestyle and future plans.
Sexual health
Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being. It involves not just the absence of disease but the ability to have safe, respectful, and satisfying sexual experiences, along with access to information, care, and support.
Sexual Health & Contraception FAQs
Paediatric Adolescent Gynaecology FAQs
PCOS Nutrition
Nutrition plays a key role in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), helping to regulate hormones, support fertility, and improve overall wellbeing.
Female Menopause Experts
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Managing painful or heavy periods
Our female GPs
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Period Management
Home > Period Management Sometimes there isn’t a reason why some women have more painful periods than others, but often there is. And even if everything…
Pregnancy & Fertility FAQs
Pregnancy
Early pregnancy is the first trimester, which starts on the first day of your last period and lasts until the end of week 12. During early pregnancy your baby grows faster than during any other trimester. If you want to work out how far along you are and when your expected due date, use our Due Date Calculator. This calculator depends on your periods being a regular 28 day cycle. If your cycles are longer, shorter or irregular your doctor will need to confirm your days after a dating scan.
Gynaecological Oncology
Gynaecological Oncology FAQs
LLETZ
Each year, London Gynaecology supports hundreds of women through the management of abnormal cervical smear results. While many cases do not require treatment and resolve with monitoring, some patients with higher-grade abnormalities may need a procedure known as LLETZ (Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone). This treatment is used to safely remove abnormal cells from the cervix and prevent them from developing into more serious conditions.
Sexual Health Check
Early Pregnancy
Early pregnancy is the first trimester, which starts on the first day of your last period and lasts until the end of week 12.
Paediatric Adolescent Gynaecology
If your daughter has any gynaecological disorders, it is important to seek professional care immediately. Chronic pain, abnormal bleeding, and contraceptive needs also qualify as reasons for seeking advise from a paediatric gynaecologist.
Ultrasound
Cryotherapy Package
Contraceptive Implant
Recurrent Miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage is when a woman suffers 3 miscarriages or more, regardless of any healthy pregnancies she may have had. In these situations, tests are advised to determine if there is an underlying cause. Investigations may also be offered after 2 miscarriages depending on the individual circumstances.
Pre-Pregnancy Health Check
Follicle Tracking
Follicle tracking is for any patient wishing to undergo fertility treatment or taking ovulation induction medication
Weight Loss Nutrition
Whether you’re looking to lose weight for health reasons, to boost confidence, or to manage hormonal changes, our women-focused weight loss package offers expert guidance from…
Pregnancy Nutrition
Pregnancy Nutrition Package is for ladies who want nutritional advice to understand how best to support themselves and their growing baby during pregnancy.
Menopause Nutrition
Identify potential imbalances that may be contributing to the peri/menopause-related health problems and preventing you from reaching optimal health and peak performance
Bleeding After Menopause
Whilst not uncommon and often caused by minor issues, bleeding after menopause is an important ‘red flag’ symptom and you should always see you doctor or gynaecologist for advice.
Vulval Cancer
The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia, and although vulval cancer is rare, it is important to recognise and treat it early. Some vulval cancers develop from a precancerous condition known as VIN (vulval intraepithelial neoplasia), which can be managed to reduce the risk of cancer developing.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer is the rarest of the gynaecological cancers and is diagnosed in 250-300 women a year in the UK, with over 70% of diagnoses in women over 60. Vaginal cancer is a skin cancer which is caused by a cell changing its growth pattern, causing it to increase in size each time it replicates. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the main causative factor.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone. It occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary begin to grow uncontrollably and may spread to other parts of the body if not detected early.
Endometrial Cancer
Known as womb cancer or cancer of the lining of the uterus. The lifetime risk of a getting endometrial cancer is 1 in 100 (1%) and peak incidence is after menopause in 50s and 60s, hence it’s important for women in the menopause to be aware of the signs and symptoms. High BMI, diabetes and blood pressure also increase the risk of this type of cancer.
Vulvoscopy
A vulvoscopy is an examination of the vulval skin using a telescope. It is performed for the investigation of vulval itching or pain or irritation and to rule out pre-cancer of the vulva. The examination does not hurt but the application of the stain may cause a stinging sensation. The examination is performed in less than 5 minutes.
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a very common infection; 75-80% women (and men) get it at some stage in life. It usually produces no symptoms and many women will not even know that they have had the infection. Most women who have HPV will clear it as their immune system will be able to tackle it – this can often take one to two years. If HPV lingers on, it can sometimes lead to abnormal cells developing on the cervix. These abnormalities are picked up on routine smear tests.
Abnormal Smear
If you have received a letter telling you that your smear was abnormal, you will be understandably anxious and a bit worried. However, an abnormal smear almost always means that a minor problem (pre-cancerous change) has been detected and not anything serious (such as cervical cancer).
PMS & PMDD
PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and is characterised by severe psychological and physical symptoms that start before a few days to two weeks before the period and improve during periods.
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a common but under-recognised condition characterised by an enlarged uterus due to infiltration of the uterine lining into the muscle wall. During menstruation, this adenomyotic tissue also swells up and bleeds within the uterine wall which can cause severe period pain, cramps and heavy periods.
HPV Vaccination
he vaccine is relevant for all women, ideally carried out before sexual debut but as the vaccine protects against all 4 strains and only 1% of women are exposed to all four types it is likely that 99% of women are likely to benefit from this vaccination.
Recurrent Thrush
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some point in their life. Whilst most cases can be treated quickly.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. It may be recommended to treat fibroids, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, or other gynaecological conditions. After a hysterectomy, you will no longer have periods or be able to become pregnant.
Bartholin’s Cysts
Bartholin’s glands are small pea sized glands at the entrance of the vagina, behind the lips (labia minora). Secretions of these glands provide some of the lubrication during sexual intercourse.
Open Myomectomy
Myomectomy (Myoma = fibroids, ectomy = removal) literally means surgical removal of fibroids. This is the procedure of choice for women who have symptomatic fibroids and do not wish to have a hysterectomy
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
Uterine artery embolisation for fibroids is a minimally invasive procedure that involves blocking the blood supply to Uterine Fibroids, causing them to shrink and alleviate related symptoms.
Endometriosis Package information and costs
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome FAQs
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome procedure information and costs
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition and affects how the ovaries function. It can cause a range of symptoms including irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and difficulty with fertility.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer arises from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina. In the UK, approximately 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Early detection through regular cervical screening (smear & HPV tests) and HPV vaccination plays a crucial role in prevention.
GP Services
Seeing a private GP can offer you more time, flexibility, and faster access. Appointments are typically longer, more in-depth, and can be scheduled at a time that suits you—often the same day. It’s a good option if you want to avoid waiting lists, need more personalised care, or have concerns you’d like to explore in more detail.
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled cysts commonly seen within ovaries. The cysts can vary in size and range from a few millimetres to tens of centimetres. Many ovarian cysts are asymptomatic but some can produce symptoms such as pain.
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
The official term for heavy periods is menorrhagia, meaning an above average or prolonged level of bleeding in a menstrual cycle. Bleeding during an average period is supposed to be around 80ml (less than half a cup), but a lot of women experience more bleeding than this.
Menopause
Menopausal health screen
Hysteroscopy procedure information and costs
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is an examination of the inside of the uterus (womb) using a fine telescope.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy is looking inside the abdomen with a telescope (laparos = abdomen, scopy = to have a look). This procedure is used to make a diagnosis but also to carry out several surgical procedures and the common name used for this technique is laparoscopic or key-hole surgery. It is also known as minimal access surgery.
Fibroids monitoring
Fibroids
Pelvic Pain & Conditions
Welcome to our information hub covering diagnosis, services and treatment for conditions related to pelvic pain. Our expert team of fully qualified gynaecologists can help identify…
Fibroids procedure information and costs
Fibroids FAQs
Colposcopy
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Colposcopy procedure information and costs