Gynaecology in Suffolk

What is Gynaecology?

Gynaecology is a term used to cover the physiology and area of medicine of the female reproductive system. The Gynaecology service at St Edmunds Hospital provides expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women over the age of 18 years old.

*We do not see ladies under the age of 18 years old at this site.

Some of the reasons you may need to see a Gynaecologist are:

Pain / discomfort

• Pain in the pelvis – may occur during or between periods
• Pain during intercourse
• Itching or burning
• Vaginal dryness, itching or discomfort
• Vulval irritation or lesion
• Irregular discharge

Problems related to Periods

• Heavy or extended bleeding (Menorrhagia) 
• Absent, intermittent or irregular periods
• Painful periods

Menopause / Perimenopausal Symptoms

• Sleep disturbance
• Hot flushes and/or night sweats
• Post menopausal bleeding

Uro-gynaecological issues

• Urinary incontinence
• Overactive bladder
• Urinary retention
• Bladder prolapse
• Difficulty opening the bowels and/or passing urine
• Faecal incontinence

Our expert Gynaecologists can also help regarding the following conditions.

• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Pelvic prolapse
• Polyps
• Hysterectomy's
• Infertility
• Abnormal cervical smear result

If you have any new or unexpected symptoms in and around your pelvis or abdomen, it can be sensible to get help from an expert.

At St Edmunds we have two Gynaecologists who you can book in with.

Ms Maria Vella - also specialises in Uro-Gynae.

Mr David Ross