At Circle Cheshire Clinic, we offer many treatment options for gynaecological conditions to help you manage your symptoms and live a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life. This includes tailored treatment plans for a chronic, long-term health condition, such as endometriosis. These include:
A flexible cystoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the inside of your bladder and urethra. This is typically performed to diagnose or monitor conditions that affect your urinary system and cause a broad range of urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination and blood in your urine. During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube called a cystoscope, which has a camera and light attached to the end of it, will be gently inserted through your urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body), and into your bladder. This allows your gynaecologist to look directly into your bladder lining and urethra on a monitor for signs of disease.
A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of your uterus (womb) to diagnose and treat various gynaecological conditions. It involves the use of a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope, which is inserted through your vagina and into your uterus. The hysteroscope allows your consultant to view your uterine lining on a monitor in real-time, making it easier to identify abnormalities. A hysteroscopy is commonly performed to investigate symptoms such as abnormal bleeding in between periods, heavy periods, post-menopausal bleeding, and difficulty getting pregnant.
A colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure used to closely examine your cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease, particularly when abnormal results are found during a cervical smear test.
The procedure is performed using a special instrument called a colposcope, which has a magnifying lens and light attached to the end of it to provide your consultant with a clear and detailed view of inside your womb. During a colposcopy, your consultant might apply a solution to your cervix that highlights abnormal cells, making them easier to spot and remove. If any suspicious areas are highlighted by the solution, a biopsy (a small sample of tissue) might be taken for further analysis in a laboratory.
During an endometrial biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken from the lining of your uterus (called the endometrium) to check for abnormalities such as cancerous cells. The procedure is commonly performed to investigate symptoms like abnormal bleeding in between your period and bleeding that happens after menopause. During the procedure, your consultant will use specialist instruments to gently and carefully scrape or suction a small sample of tissue away from your endometrial lining. The tissue sample will be sent to a laboratory for further analysis.