Patient information leaflets

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Cervical screening: having a colposcopy [Updated 15 January 2020]This patient information leaflet provides information on Colposcopy
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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.
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Endometriosis [Published June 2018]This patient information leaflet provides information on Endometriosis
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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.
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Acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) [Published 27/08/2010, PDF 469KB]This patient information leaflet provides advice on acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the tests and treatment.
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Air travel and pregnancy [Published 06/02/2015, PDF 215KB]This patient information leaflet provides advice on travelling by air during pregnancy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recovering from surgical management of a miscarriage [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 1MB]This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, surgical management of a miscarriage.
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Recurrent and late miscarriage [Published 16/05/2012, PDF 138KB]This patient information leaflet provides advice for women who have had three or more early miscarriages or one or more late miscarriages.
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Vaginal hysterectomy [Published 22/10/2015, PDF 3MB]This 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.
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Alternatives to HRT for symptoms of the menopause [Published 30/11/2011, PDF 176KB]This patient information leaflet provides advice on alternatives to HRT for symptoms of the menopause.