Women’s Health
The focus on women’s health at Neighbourhood Medical encompasses hormonal, medical and psychological concerns across all stages of a woman’s life from the teenage years through to menopause and beyond. Understanding what is happening in your body is key. The GPs providing services at our clinic will take the time to ensure you are educated and informed on all available treatment and prevention options so that you can choose what is best for you.
Important areas specific to women that the GPs consulting at Neighbourhood Medical can help you manage include:
Period problems at any age – painful, heavy or irregular periods
Pelvic pain and endometriosis You can visit the dedicated endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic website by clicking here.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome diagnosis and management
Contraception, including Implanon and Mirena insertion
Medical termination of pregnancy
Mental wellbeing including stress management and eating disorders
Menopausal symptom management (including perimenopause)
Bone Health – detection, prevention and management of osteoporosis
Breast Health and individualised advice on screening, particularly for those who are concerned about a family history of breast cancer.
Cervical Screening Tests – a new and better test which has replaced the pap smear.
Health after menopause including cancer screening and prevention of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke.
Specialised appointment types are available for menopause medicine and to discuss IUD insertions. To decide which GP provides services best suited to your needs please have a look at the individual doctor’s information pages here or phone reception at 0735196963.
Useful and reliable information on various aspects of Women’s Health can be found at: