women's health

FAQs

Can I refer myself?: Yes you can. Please visit our Find a Consultant page to make an appointment via the Consultant’s secretary or call the Gynaecology Outpatients Department on 020 7390 6200/6201 where you will be given a list of consultants.
How much is the Consultant's fee?: Consultants are independent practitioners who will undertake your care. Consultant's fees vary between practitioners. Please contact the Consultant's secretary for the cost of your consultation.
I have had a smear test and my GP said I would need a Colposcopy. What is a Colposcopy?: A Colposcopy is a procedure in which a special magnifying device with a light called a colposcope, is used to visually examine the vagina and cervix.
Can I have a list of the consultants who specialise in Colposcopy?: Please visit our Find a Consultant page to make an appointment via the Consultant's secretary or call the Gynaecology Outpatients Department on 020 7390 6200/6201 where you will be given a list of consultants.
What tests are offered following an abnormal smear?: The consultant would perform a Colposcopy and may repeat the smear test. He may also take a piece of tissue from the cervix (biopsy). This is then sent to the laboratory to be analysed. The results from the biopsy will be ready in one week and will determine whether you need further testing or treatment.
I am seven weeks pregnant and have had some bleeding and would like to be seen at The Portland, what should I do?: You can make an appointment to attend the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) if you had some bleeding or pain early in your pregnancy (up to 12 weeks gestation) or if you had problems in a previous pregnancy. You can book an appointment with our EPU on 020 7390 6619 and arrange a consultation with the EPU Nurse who may arrange for you to have a scan or blood tests.
I suffer from heavy periods and have been told I have Fibroids. What are Fibroids and what treatment do you offer for them?: Fibroids are growths that form in the uterus (womb). They are benign (not cancerous) and are made up of muscle fibre. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. Fibroids are most common in women in their 30s and 40s, and tend to shrink after the menopause.

There are several forms of treatment which will you can discuss during your consultation with one of our Consultant Gynaecologists. These could be a surgical form of treatment or an alternative to surgical removal is Uterine Fibroid Ablation (where heat is used to disrupt the blood supply to the fibroid causing it to shrink).

For further information, please call the Gynaecology Outpatients Department on 020 7390 6200/6201.
Do you offer a service for Termination of Pregnancy?: Yes, we do offer both medical and surgical (suction) terminations. For further information please call the Gynaecology Outpatients Department on 020 7390 6200/6201.