Topic: Gynaecology
September 1, 2023
Womb cancer, also referred to as uterine or endometrial cancer, is a type of gynaecological cancer that can affect anyone with a womb, including women and some trans men. You cannot develop cancer of the womb if you’ve had a hysterectomy - a surgical procedure to remove the womb.
August 23, 2023
Gynaecological cancer is a term used to describe a cancer found in one of the female gynaecological organs. These types of cancers can affect women and some trans men that still have their gynaecological organs intact, and have a range of symptoms.
Gynaecological cancer is cancer that affects one of the female gynaecological organs - either the womb, cervix, ovaries, vagina or vulva.
March 15, 2023
Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK. Despite it being fairly common, it can be difficult to get diagnosed. According to the charity Endometriosis UK, it takes on average, eight years to get a diagnosis of endometriosis.
January 31, 2023
● 30% experiencing symptoms of women’s health conditions, including PCOS, endometriosis and gynaecological cancers, are yet to receive a formal diagnosis ● Diagnosis took two years and three months on average for women who have their condition confirmed by a doctor ● Those awaiting support have taken matters into their own hands, making lifestyle changes...
October 15, 2021
King Edward VII’s Hospital consultant, Mr Michael Dooley is a specialist in gynaecology and women’s health. He is a British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialist and has co-authored a book with Sarah Stacey, Your Change, Your Choice, on looking after your health during the menopause and beyond. There are other gynaecologists at King Edward VII’s...
October 1, 2017
Michael Dooley, consultant gynaecologist at King Edward VII’s Hospital in London, has contributed to an article for the HuffPost that explores the reasons why a woman’s period might stop, and what to do in light of this. “If there’s one thing a woman can count on in life, it’s her period. In fact, the average woman...