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The patient information leaflets are designed for you and others involved in your care. All the information comes from up-to-date and carefully checked guidance for doctors, but it’s been written in a way that makes it clearer for non-medical people. You can browse all of our patient information leaflets here, see all our guidelines on a particular topic.
This patient information leaflet provides information on Colposcopy
This information is for you if you have been offered hysteroscopy as an outpatient. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who has been offered this procedure.
This patient information leaflet provides information on Endometriosis
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, an abdominal hysterectomy – an operation to remove your uterus (womb) through a cut in your tummy.
This patient information leaflet provides advice on travelling by air during pregnancy.
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you have had, a type of operation to thin or remove your endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb) in an effort to treat heavy periods.
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, a laparoscopic hysterectomy – an operation to remove your uterus (womb) by keyhole surgery.
This information is for you if you are about to have, or have had, a diagnostic laparoscopy and/or an operative laparoscopy where simple or intermediate procedures are performed.
This patient information leaflet provides advice to women on how to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
This patient information leaflet provides advice for premenopausal women who have been diagnosed with a possible cyst in one or both ovaries.
This patient information leaflet provides advice for women who have been told they have, or think they may have, a prolapse into the vagina.
This patient information leaflet provides advice on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what it means for your long-term health.
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering fromThis information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, a vaginal hysterectomy – an operation to remove your uterus (womb) through your vagina. , surgical management of a miscarriage.
This information is for you if you have been offered hysteroscopy as an outpatient. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who has been offered this procedure.
It explains what a Bartholin’s cyst and a Bartholin’s abscess are, and what the treatments can involve.
It may be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who has bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy.
The exact type of endometrial ablation you have depends on your personal circumstances and will be discussed with you by your gynaecologist before your operation. Endometrial ablation is usually done as a day-case procedure. You may have it done in the outpatients department with a local anaesthetic or you may have it done under a general anaesthetic.
It also gives you advice about using vitamin supplements before you get pregnant and during pregnancy. Within this leaflet, we may use the terms ‘woman’ and ‘women’. However, it is not only people who identify as women who may want to access this leaflet. Your care should be personalised, inclusive and sensitive to your needs whatever your gender identity.
he information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care. Your healthcare team is there to support you in making decisions that are right for you. They can help by discussing your situation with you and answering your questions. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, friend or relative in this situation.
The information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care.
LLETZ stands for large loop excision of the transformation zone. It is a treatment to remove cell changes (abnormal cells) in the cervix.
Within this information, we may use the terms ‘woman’ and ‘women’. However, it is not only people who identify as women who may want to access this information. Your care should be personalised, inclusive and sensitive to your needs, whatever your gender identity.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name given to a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that can occur in the two weeks before you have your period. These symptoms usually get better once your period starts and often disappear by the end of your period.
See guidance for the public on "Menopause: diagnosis and management" (NG23) from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
The information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care. Your healthcare team is there to support you in making decisions that are right for you. They can help by discussing your situation with you and answering your questions.
This information is for you if you are premenopausal (have not gone through the menopause) and your doctor thinks you might have a cyst on one or both of your ovaries. It tells you about cysts on the ovary and the tests and treatments you may be offered.
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, an operation for a prolapse of your pelvic floor (when the sling of muscles that supports your bladder, bowel and vagina has slipped or descended).
Within this information we may use the terms ‘woman’ and ‘women’. However, it is not only people who identify as women who may need to access this information. Your care should be personalised, inclusive and sensitive to your needs whatever your gender identity.
Pelvic organ prolapse is common, affecting 1 in 10 women over the age of 50 years. Mild prolapse often causes no symptoms and treatment is not always necessary.
This information covers: Symptoms of PCOS Causes of PCOS How PCOS is diagnosed What PCOS could mean for your long-term health How to reduce long-term health risks Within this information, we may use the terms ‘woman’ and ‘women’. However, it is not only people who identify as women who may want to access this information. Your care should be personalised, inclusive and sensitive to your needs, whatever your gender identity.
https://www.rcog.org.uk/media/ckabsrh3/pmb-poster_2025_final.pdf Any vaginal bleeding after the menopause (12 months after your periods stop) is called PMB.
It tells you about: Possible reasons for your miscarriages Investigations that you may be offered Possible options for treatment.
The menopause is when you stop having your periods. Premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency is when the menopause happens before the age of 40 years. Treatment options for the symptoms of the menopause include lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and alternative therapies. If you wish to consider treatment, your healthcare professional should discuss the benefits and risks of all the available options with you.
