Gynaecology patient leaflets

 

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Heavy periods

Description:
This information sheet has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about heavy periods and the treatments that are available. This leaflet provides information on heavy periods only. If you have other symptoms, such as bleeding in-between periods or bleeding after sex, please mention these in your consultation.

Histopathological examination and sensitive disposal of the remains of your pregnancy

Description:
This leaflet explains about your options for what happens to the remains of your pregnancy after early miscarriage (up to 12 weeks' gestation); or when the ultrasound scan finds that your pregnancy stopped developing in size and appearance before it reached the equivalent of 12 weeks' gestation; or after surgical management of ectopic pregnancy.

Hormone replacement therapy

Description:
The leaflet aims to answer your questions about taking HRT to treat your menopausal symptoms. It should be read alongside any patient information provided by the manufacturer.

Hysterectomy

Description:
This leaflet gives general information about having a hysterectomy. You should read this alongside a leaflet about the specific procedure you are having.

Hysterectomy - Abdominal hysterectomy

Description:
This leaflet explains an abdominal hysterectomy and what to expect when you come into hospital. You should read this alongside the general leaflet 'Having a hysterectomy'.

Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Description:
This leaflet explains a laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy and what to expect when you come into hospital. You should read this alongside the general leaflet on 'Having a hysterectomy.'

Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic total hysterectomy

Description:
This leaflet explains a laparoscopic total hysterectomy and what to expect when you come into hospital. You should read this alongside the general leaflet on 'Having a hysterectomy'.

Hysteroscopy - An internal examination of your womb

Description:
This information sheet has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about having a hysteroscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Intra uterine system (IUS) or Mirena

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having the intra uterine system (IUS), known as Mirena, inserted. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Laparoscopy - Having a laparoscopy

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having a laparoscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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