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.
Smear test results explained
Smear tests are a key part of looking after your health, but women can be anxious about the results. Nuffield Health's Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyz, explains the different types of smear results and what they mean for you.
6 ways to keep calm during your MRI scan
MRI scans are among the safest medical procedures available yet some patients dread the experience. Here's our top tips for how to stay calm and get your scan.
5 signs you may need physiotherapy
Physiotherapy isn’t a treatment reserved for elite athletes, or even for those recovering from an injury. In fact it can be used to improve your health in many surprising ways. Paul Kennedy highlights five signs that you may need physiotherapy.
New to the gym? Here are five tips for new gym starters
Entering the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience. But help is at hand. Denise Collman gives her top tips on getting the best start.
Your guide to the pelvic floor
Pelvic floor muscles play a part in a range of women’s health issues, from urinary continence to sensitivity during sex. Hayley Saunders, Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health, explains why and how to look after your pelvic floor muscles.
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
- Cervical abnormalities
- Pelvic pain
- Menopausal bleeding
- Menstrual bleeding
- Breast lumps
- Enlarged breasts
- Vulval lesions
Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:
- Menorrhagia
- 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
- Hysterosalpinogram (HSG)
- Hysteroscopy
- Nuchal scan (Down's Syndrome Test)
- 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