Patient Information Leaflets

ABOUT PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLETS

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.

Cervical screening: having a colposcopy [Updated 15 January 2020]

This patient information leaflet provides information on Colposcopy

Outpatient Hysteroscopy [Published Dec 2018]

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.

Endometriosis [Published June 2018]

This patient information leaflet provides information on Endometriosis

Abdominal hysterectomy [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 3MB]

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.

Air travel and pregnancy [Published 06/02/2015, PDF 215KB]

This patient information leaflet provides advice on travelling by air during pregnancy.

Endometrial ablation [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 1MB]

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.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 3MB]

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.

Laparoscopy [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 1MB]

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.

Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) [Published 02/09/2009, PDF 142KB]

This patient information leaflet provides advice to women on how to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Ovarian cysts before the menopause [Published 28/06/2013, PDF 204KB]

This patient information leaflet provides advice for premenopausal women who have been diagnosed with a possible cyst in one or both ovaries.

Pelvic organ prolapse [Published 22/03/2013, PDF 608KB]

This patient information leaflet provides advice for women who have been told they have, or think they may have, a prolapse into the vagina.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) [Published 22/06/2015, PDF 675KB]

This patient information leaflet provides advice on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what it means for your long-term health.

Vaginal hysterectomy [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 3MB]

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.