Quick and easy access to our team of private gynaecologists
At Three Shires Hospital, you will find an expert team of private gynaecologists who quickly diagnose and treat a wide range of women's health conditions. Our gynaecologists treat all patients with the highest levels of dignity, kindness, compassion and respect. They will also offer you reassurance and clarity about your symptoms and condition.
We offer quick and easy access to investigative diagnostics and treatments with cutting-edge technology, modern facilities and the highest standard of comfort and cleanliness available. Our gynaecologists are supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team including, specialist nurses, dedicated women’s health physiotherapists and radiographers.
We understand that certain gynaecology conditions can cause severe discomfort and stop you from living your life to the fullest, and for this reason, Three Shires Hospital is usually able to offer patients an appointment with the relevant consultant within 48 hours, ensuring your diagnosis and treatment can commence quickly.
You might also want to discuss contraception with a gynaecologist or speak to them about the early stages of pregnancy.
At Three Shires Hospital, you can choose a consultant who is best for you, whether that's for reasons of culture, gender, religion, language, or just personality. You'll be able to be seen at a time that suits you! Even if that's early morning, in the evening or at the weekend. We have appointments to suit everyone!
Endometrial ablation is an operation to remove the lining of your womb. The most common reason for having an endometrial ablation is to experience relief from the symptoms of heavy periods – most women will experience a noticeable reduction in their periods, and, in some cases, periods stop altogether.
The procedure is done under a general anaesthetic, where your gynaecologist will use electricity or laser energy to remove the lining of your womb and any polyps or small fibroids they find.
Hysterectomy involves removing the uterus. It may be performed to treat heavy periods, long-term pelvic pain, non-cancerous growths, or cancer of the uterus, ovaries or cervix.
There are four main types of hysterectomy:
A hysterectomy is a very common operation. It can be performed via keyhole surgery, via the vagina, or through a cut on the abdomen.
Hysteroscopy involves passing a thin camera into your womb to view the inside and diagnose any related conditions.
If the aim of the procedure is just to look inside, the procedure can sometimes be performed in the outpatient clinic with some pain relief.
If the intention is to treat a condition, then an operative hysteroscopy is performed. This takes place in an operating theatre, either under general anaesthetic (asleep) or spinal anaesthetic (awake or sedated). A thin telescope is passed into the uterus.
If a condition is identified, it may be possible to treat it then, for instance cutting out fibroids or getting rid of (ablating) excess endometrial tissue. If necessary, samples of tissue (biopsies) can be taken and sent off for analysis.
Recovery from hysteroscopy is usually quick, and you can hopefully go home the same day. You may have some discomfort afterwards, which has been compared to period pains.
If your surgeon suspects that the cause of your symptoms may be coming from inside your abdomen, they may suggest performing a laparoscopy. In an operating theatre, with a general anaesthetic (where you are asleep), a thin telescope is passed through a small cut into your abdomen.
Images from the telescope are displayed on a screen for the surgeon and team to see. Here they can examine the inside of the abdomen, as well as look for causes of your symptoms related to the organs.
Many conditions of the uterus, tubes and ovaries can be managed during laparoscopic surgery.
You will be given pain-relieving drugs whilst you are asleep and advised to continue taking painkillers afterwards.
Laparoscopic sterilisation is a permanent method of female contraception. It involves blocking both fallopian tubes to stop you from becoming pregnant. Afterwards, you will no longer need to use another form of contraception.
The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic and usually takes about twenty minutes. Your gynaecologist will make several small cuts on your abdomen. The most common method of sterilisation is to block each fallopian tube with a clip.
An oophorectomy is the surgical removal of your ovaries. It is often performed as part of a hysterectomy but may be carried out alone.
During an oophorectomy, you’ll be anaesthetised, meaning you will not be awake throughout the surgery. This procedure can be carried out to remove an ovarian cyst that is causing pain, lethargy, bloating or bladder issues, and treat conditions such as endometriosis.
It can also be performed to remove cancerous ovaries or the ovaries of women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer.
During your appointment, your consultant gynaecologist will access your condition and perform an examination to understand more about your symptoms and get a clear understanding of the situation, your concerns and determine the appropriate diagnosis/next steps in your treatment.
Your consultant gynaecologist will also discuss and ask you about your medical history, and any gynaecological conditions relating to your family history. This will allow your consultant to access the situation and progress onto the most appropriate diagnostic tests.
You may be referred for extra tests such as blood tests and scans, depending on if your consultant gynaecologist feels diagnostic tests are necessary in your diagnosis.
To get started, you can book a consultation online with one of our many experienced Gynaecological Consultants -this is a simple and fast process!
You can also book your consultation by calling 01604 620311.
If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.
If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical page.
