INTRODUCTION:

As a practising Gynaecologist for some 15 years, there are a number of questions that women ask me time and again. My team and I have put together this website to serve as an information source to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by women about gynaecological problems, investigations and procedures. I would like to stress, however, that should you have any concerns about your symptoms I strongly recommend that you seek further advice from your family doctor who could give initial reassurance and, if deemed necessary, refer you on to a qualified gynaecologist. Gavin Kemball, MRCOG., BSC., MSC., MBBS. In brief the site covers: BASICS: An illustration of the Female Reproductive Organs How the Monthly Cycle Works and What Happens at What Stage of the Cycle Contraception – the methods, medicines and procedures FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: “Is There Anything You Can Do to Sort Out My Painful/Heavy Periods?” “Why Do I Get Pain on One Side During/Before/After My Periods?” “Why Do I Bleed In Between My Periods?” “My (Cervical) Smear Has Come Back Abnormal. Does This Mean I Have Cancer?” “Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?” “A Friend Told Me I Might Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What Is It?” “What is HRT and how does it help my menopausal symptoms?” “If I Have a Hysterectomy, How Long Will I be in Hospital and How Long Will I Be Off Work?” PROCEDURES: Hysteroscopic procedures Laparoscopic procedures Colposcopy Hysterectomies Endometrial Ablation Techniques TEAM: Mr Gavin Kemball, Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Matthew Sames, Consultant Anaesthetist Suzi Cooper, Patient Liaison and Office Administrator (Tel: 01494 677249 or 07879 685136) HOSPITALS: The Paddocks Hospital, Princes Risborough.   Tel: 01844346 951       The Chiltern Hospital, Great Missenden.   Tel: 01494 890890       The Shelburne Hospital, High Wycombe.   Tel: 01494 888700   We hope you find the web pages useful and informative