Transvaginal Ultrasound: What to Expect, Does It Hurt and How to Prepare
A transvaginal ultrasound gives the clearest view of the uterus and ovaries. What happens, whether it hurts, how to prepare, and what it can and cannot show.
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Women’s Health & General Practice
Notes on gynaecology, women’s health and general practice, written by our doctors in Central London.
Fibroid Treatment Options: Do You Need Surgery?
Many fibroids never need an operation. A plain guide to the options, from watching and waiting and medication to embolisation, myomectomy and hysterectomy, and how to decide.
HPV Positive but Normal Cells (Negative Cytology): What Happens Next?
A smear result showing high-risk HPV but normal cells is common and usually clears on its own. What it means, the 12-month retest, when colposcopy is offered, and what you can do.
Can I Have a Smear Test Under 25 or Over 64? Private Options Explained
The NHS screens women aged 25 to 64. Why those ages were chosen, when private screening outside them makes sense, and when symptoms need a consultation instead of a smear.
How Much Is a Private Smear Test in the UK? Costs and What’s Included
Private smear tests in the UK usually cost between £150 and £350. What drives the difference, what should be included, and the extras worth asking about before you book.
Thyroid Function Test Explained: What Your TSH, T4 and T3 Results Mean
What a thyroid function test measures, what normal TSH, free T4 and free T3 ranges mean, and how UK doctors interpret an underactive or overactive thyroid.
How Much Is a Private GP Appointment? UK and London Prices
A private GP appointment in the UK usually costs somewhere between £60 and £250. Short online consultations sit at the
Private Blood Tests in London: Which Panel Do You Actually Need?
Private blood testing has become an industry of its own, and the marketing leans heavily on more is better —
Could Sleep Apnoea Be Causing Your Fatigue?
You sleep seven or eight hours every night. You go to bed at a reasonable time, you do not drink
Full Blood Count Explained
Gain professional insights into Full Blood Count testing, its significance, and interpretation. Enhance your knowledge for informed health decisions today.