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.
Recognising heart attack symptoms in women
When it comes to heart attacks we think we know the signs. But new research suggests women present with different symptoms to men, making them more likely to be misdiagnosed.
Heart disease in women: 8 ways to protect yourself
Heart disease is commonly thought to be a men’s health problem. But this is your issue too. Here's eight simple steps to help women protect themselves.
Women's Life Stage 2 | Career. Family. Fun.
Between the ages of 25 and 35 many women are making important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. You may be focussed on pursuing your career, or you may be thinking about starting a family. You may want both.
Women's Life Stage 1 | Young Women
The journey from girl to young woman is an incredibly exciting one. From exploring relationships and sex, to discovering independence, young women grow increasingly aware of the way they feel both physically and emotionally.
Taking back the reins: Wendy's varicose veins story
For seven years, Wendy hung up her skirts - too embarrassed to bare her legs in public. Even worse, the bulging veins were impacting what she loved most in life – riding horses. Find out how Wendy took control and got back to loving life.
Symptoms
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
Conditions
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
- Fallopian tube disorders
- Female genital skin disorders
- Gynaecological cancer
- Menopause
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- Pelvic floor dysfuntion
- Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Unovulation
- Herpes
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder Prolapse
Tests and scans
We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:
- Smear test (cervical screening)
- Gynaecological biopsies
- Colposcopy
- Mammogram (breast screening)
- Breast ultrasound
- Cone biopsy (cervical biopsy)
- Gynaecological ultrasound
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
- Hysteroscopy
- Ovarian cancer screening
- Sentinel node biopsy
Treatments
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
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Labiaplasty (labia reduction surgery)
- Lateral intercostal artery perforator (LICAP) Flap breast reconstruction
- LLETZ
- Mastectomy (breast removal)
- Hormonal coil
- Pelvic floor repair
- PMS clinic
- Pregnancy advisory service
- Reversal of female sterilisation
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
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