What you need to know about ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer can present with vague symptoms, such as: Abdominal pain Persistent bloating – many women wonder why they have put on weight and cannot lose it Difficulty eating/feeling full more quickly – resulting in weight loss more noticeable in arms and legs Needing to pass urine…
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month A recent questionnaire study conducted by Dina El-Hamamsy and colleagues in Manchester demonstrated that, out of 191 women surveyed only 9% labelled all anatomical structures correctly when faced with a diagram of the female genitalia. Being unable to correctly name the parts of their genitalia may have significant implications…
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month Did you know there are five gynaecological cancers? Ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulva and vaginal. This blog will discuss the rarest of these, and what you need to know about: vaginal cancer. Vaginal cancer is very rare but still 250 new cases are diagnosed every year in the UK, that…
One in three women do not attend for cervical screening. Reasons for this can include fear or embarrassment, or difficulty finding the time or a convenient time to attend. Last year many organisations signed up to the ‘Time to Test’ campaign whereby flexibility for women to attend cervical screening appointments is prioritised. For some women…
Newcastle Gynaecology Clinic is pleased to announce the opening of its first clinic on 30 July 2021 in its central location, located within Newcastle Clinic, Jesmond NE2 3QE. If you would like to make an enquiry about services offered please do so at [email protected]. We hope to see you soon!
‘A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So let’s all choose to challenge.’ This is the theme for this year’s global day for celebrating the many achievements of women. The 8th March has been celebrated by the United Nations as IWD since 1975. However, the seeds of this were planted…
1st – 31st March 2021 Nithya and I are taking part in a 1 in 10 challenge this month to raisemoney for Endometriosis UK as part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, to help end the stigma and provide support to the 1 in 10 living with endometriosis in the UK.New statistics released this month…
Many women delay or avoid going to their GP for cervical smears because of embarrassment or, more recently, concerns or difficulties in accessing healthcare during the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS England is posting 31 000 home self-sampling kits to women in London in an attempt to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer. The tests, piloted through…
1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK suffer from endometriosis.1 It is a chronic condition which can cause debilitating symptoms. Although effective treatments are available the cause is unknown and there is no definite cure. On average is takes 7.5 years from onset of symptoms to get a diagnosis.2 Delays in diagnosis…
Currently, in the UK women over the age of 50 years are invited for breast screening every 3years, until aged 70. However, it is unclear whether screening for younger women would be beneficial.Recently published in Lancet Oncology, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) UK Age Trial has published its long-term results of a 23year…
The National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS), in conjunction with the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) conducted a national audit in England from 2016-2018 looking at the treatment of ovarian cancer. It found huge geographical variation not only in survival, but also in numbers of women being offered treatment, and types of treatment offered.…
The UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. The regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says the vaccine, which offers up to 95% protection against COVID-19 illness, is safe for rollout from next week. The MHRA have concluded, following rigorous clinical trials, that the vaccine has met its strict standards…
Public Health England data of almost 20 000 people shows that those infected with both flu and Covid-19 virus are 6 times more likely to need admission to intensive care units, and be ventilated. The risk of death in people with both infections was significantly higher (43.1%) than those with just Covid-19 (26.9%) or just…
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many professionals to find meaningful ways to keep their skills updated, engage with their communities and continue their professional development. November saw the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (FSRH), part of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, host a successful virtual meeting with over 400 attendees from around…
During this month women are sharing their stories, fund raising and raising awareness of the symptoms of women’s cancers. These symptoms can often be vague, such as: Feeling too full too fast Abdominal pain or pressure Bloating Change in bowel habit Unexpected vaginal bleedingIf you experience any of these symptoms, seek help early from a…
