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Endometriosis Action Month 2024

This March, the team here at ObGyn Matters are helping to raise awareness for Endometriosis-UK and their #EndometriosisActionMonth

Is Menopause a process rather than an illness?

Last week Professor Dame Clare Gerada, a GP, gave a speech in which she stated that menopause was a process that women have to go through, and that too much media attention was being given to menopause.

What is lichen sclerosus?

Dr Nicole Zenner at the British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease (BSSVD) Conference

New Ovulatory Disorder Classifications From FIGO Replace 50-Year-Old System

The classification system has been created to replace the much-modified World Health Organization system first described in 1973.

Caring for colleagues during the pandemic

Deepa Janga, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, talks to Marika Davies about being caught off guard by the pandemic and the importance of caring for colleagues Marika Davies.

Obstetric and Fetal wellbeing Scans

Ms Deepa Janga is a Consultant Obstetrician at ObGynMatters with special interest in Fetal Medicine and has 7 years of experience as a Fetal Medicine Consultant in the NHS.

New Estimates for Breast Cancer Risk With HRT

A new, large study has confirmed that different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer and has provided additional information on factors associated with that increased risk.

Scientists hail trial success of £1 pill to avoid miscarriages

Front page news from the daily Telegraph (10/01/20) reports on a study reported in the online Journal EBioMedicine.

All India Conference of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

An excellent meeting arranged over 4 days. 1250 delegates from all over India and 25 faculty from round the world. Dr. Chris Barnick attended as faculty and Dr. Alison Wright as a Vice President of the RCOG.

Women risk early Menoupause from air pollution

Two articles in The Times today report on the possible link between air pollution, increased risk of premature menopause and a lower chances of fertility.

Surgical interventions for stress urinary incontinence

This week in the British Medical Journal Imamura and colleagues report a Metanalysis of surgical interventions for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). BMJ 2019;365:I1842.

British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) annual meeting 2019

500 delegates attended this excellent meeting in Cardiff. The biggest and best attended BSGE meeting thus far.

MPs: current treatment of endometriosis 'unacceptable'

An all parliamentary group on women's health has told MPs that the current treatment of endometriosis in the UK is 'unacceptable'. Over 2,600 women responded to a survey posted by the group, and of these, 42% of women said that they felt that the were not treated with dignity or respect.

How to choose the best Private Gynaecologist

Choosing a private gynaecologist in London can be difficult especially as there are so many! Many women will choose to have regular annual health checks. The best doctor for this is one with whom the patient can develop a good rapport, one who they feel confident will give good advice and who has easy access.

Laparoscopic Myomectomy using the new Quill knotless closure system

Myomectomy (the removal of fibroid s) is usually carried out as an open operation. Laparascopic (keyhole) surgery for fibroid s is technically more difficult but has the major advantage of a much shorter recovery time following surgery. Large abdominal incisions may also cause adhesion which may have a negative effect on future fertility.

Endometriosis Specialist Clinic in London

This Specialist Private Endometriosis Clinic in central London aims to offer a comprehensive patient centred approach to the care of women with endometriosis. Both Dr Christian Barnick and Dr Alison Wright have a specialist interest in this field and often work in partnership in order to achieve the best possible results

How to Choose the Best in London Gynaecology

Choosing the best in London Gynaecology can be difficult especially as there are so many! Many women will choose to have regular annual health checks. The best doctor for this is one with whom the patient can develop a good rapport, one who they feel confident will give good advice and who has easy access.

One Step Closer to a Trusted and Experienced Private Gynaecologist

A specialized field in medicine that pertains to the health and care of a female reproductive system is Gynaecology. Commonly referred as science of women, Gynaecologists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of various disorders or abnormalities, which can negatively influence a female reproductive system or relative organs.