June 2020

wenty percent of women will have their womb removed. If you’ve been told you need a hysterectomy, how can you ensure you get the very best care? Pain, problems, and pathology can mean that as many as one in five women will have a hysterectomy by the time they reach the age of sixty. But […]

Many gynaecological operations can be carried out in a minimally invasive way, through the laparoscope, as well as by an open procedure. It is easy to focus on the smaller scars but the differences are much more than skin deep. As a Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgeon, you would probably expect me to say that operating through

The times of one doctor dealing with all ‘women’s problems’ are well and truly over. Modern medicine is about specialism. By asking questions, researching and reviewing the evidence you can find the right specialist to help put you on the road to recovery. When you’re in pain or feeling unwell it’s easy to choose the

Last months, I chaired an international congress on Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (EMIG) in Iran. We had 23 speakers from all over Europe and 850 delegates, mostly local gynaecologists. At the opening ceremony, we were blown away by this emotional and well-made short clip that depicts an endometriosis sufferer –played by a professional actress.