Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital in Gloucestershire offers women’s health checks, alongside a choice of consultants and a Rapid Access Breast Clinic, with patients able to self-refer.
Whether you want a comprehensive female health assessment or to investigate a specific issue relating to anything from your breasts to your pelvic floor, painful periods to peri-menopausal symptoms, the chance to get checked out without delay can not only provide peace of mind, but make treatment and recovery as swift as possible.
With more people opting for private healthcare post-pandemic, encouraged by minimum waiting lists, SoGlos spoke to the experts at Nuffield Health Hospital Cheltenham’s gynaecology department to find out what prospective patients can expect if they decide to take this route.
Nuffield Health’s private hospital in Cheltenham promises first class treatment with minimum waiting lists. Offering everything from health assessments to surgery in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, as well as the latest diagnostic imaging facilities, including on-site MRI and CT scanning, areas of specialty include orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology and urology. For more information, visit nuffieldhealth.com.
We offer a full range of gynaecological services, covering everything from menstrual disorders, endometriosis and ovarian cysts, to fibroids, smear tests and polycystic ovary syndrome treatments, via bladder prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence and fertility.
We also deal with breast lumps, breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and abnormalities of the breast. Plus, much more.
It depends which consultant you choose to see. Some consultants will see teenaged patients from 13, as well as adults.
Yes, of course. We have two female gynaecologists, two male gynaecologists and one urogynaecology consultant. We also have both male and female breast consultants.
Yes. Costing around £379, a women’s health assessment gives you an hour with your doctor, covers the following and includes time to discuss your results:
•Trium® – the Nuffield’s online health risk assessment uses evidence-based clinical algorithms to tell you about your health
•Height and weight measurements
•Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation
•Urine analysis
•Blood glucose test for diabetes
•Cholesterol test
•Breast examination and guidance on self-examination
•Pelvic examination
•Cervical smear
•High vaginal swab (if clinically indicated)
•Full blood count to test for anaemia
•Mammography (where purchased for those aged 40 and over, if appropriate)
Painful periods can be a sign of endometriosis, for which our consultants would undertake an investigation and offer the appropriate treatment, which can in turn benefit a patient’s fertility.
An outpatient hysteroscopy allows the consultant to see what is in the cervix and take a biopsy, if needed.
A diagnostic laparoscopy will then be carried out to explore the abdomen if there any abnormalities.
This can check for any fibroids or polyps, which can be surgically removed if necessary.
We offer prescriptions for the contraceptive pill and IUD (coil).
We have gynaecologists with special interest in menopause and peri-menopausal problems and registered with the British Menopause Society.
Our breast consultants will assess the patient with a clinical examination, imaging and tissue viability, if needed.
A referral from your GP is not necessary, you can self-refer if you wish.
By coming to the Nuffield, you can ensure the best care and personalised service.
You will be able to pick the consultant you would like to see and stay under the same consultant throughout your treatment.
Although there is a small waiting list, we would be able to see you within a matter of weeks.
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Friday 06 May 2022
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