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.
Practical tips for a good night's sleep
Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Physiologist Jade Wells provides her tips for having a good night of restorative sleep.
How poor sleep could be ruining your health
Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.
New to the gym? Here are 5 tips for new starters
Entering the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience, regardless of your age or ability. But help is at hand. Denise Collman gives her top tips on getting the best start.
5 nutrition tips for when PMS strikes
That time of the month? Nutritional Therapist Lisa Holmes explains how eating well can help beat those PMS blues.
Moroccan chicken and sweet potato tagine
A tasty alternative to Moroccan Lamb Tagine, using gluten free quinoa instead of couscous, with a nutritional focus on keeping a healthy back.
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
- 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