The Latest Gynaecological News and Insights

Over the past couple of years, public figure Lena Dunham has been very vocal about her struggle with endometriosis. In her latest newsletter she has declared that she has been cured following a series of operations. Find out why this is a misconception.

Contracting a sexually transmitted disease can be an emotional and distressing time for anyone. It is understandable that you may feel embarrassed and not want to openly talk about it. However, in order to help prevent the further spread of infection, informing past sexual partners  of exposure is crucial.

Vaginal atrophy is a condition affecting many women, causing a number of symptoms including soreness, itching, pain during intercourse and frequent water infections. With traditional treatment carrying a higher number of risks, the introduction of a new laser therapy treatment named MonaLisa Touch® is a welcome development. This treatment restores the normal functionality of the vagina by stimulating the re-production of collagen. 

With continuing NHS cuts, private healthcare is in growing demand. We work closely with a number of private medical practices across Central and South West London. Seek the best care from some of our esteemed counterparts.

If you are a woman over the age of 25 you will have been invited to take a cervical screening test, otherwise known as the smear test. These tests are carried out to determine whether any abnormal cells are present in a woman’s cervix. They can save your life. 

One area where you may need lots of appointments and tests is fertility treatment as this normally starts with a consultation then various tests before moving onto treatments and further consultations.One highly respected fertility consultant, Dr Irfana Koita, has addressed this problem by creating an online fertility clinic.  

The Breast Cancer Now Generations study, published today in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that previous studies may have underestimated the increased risk of breast cancer associated with HRT use.

This study hasn't identified a new blood test for cancer as such - instead, it is a refinement of existing diagnostic methods. The blood test looks at levels of the protein CA125, long recognised as a marker for ovarian cancer.