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Gynaecology NHS Lothian | Our Services

Reproductive Health Outpatient Department 

We provide specialist outpatient care for a wide range of gynaecological conditions, supporting patients across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our team offers planned consultations, follow‑up care, and diagnostic assessments in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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What We Do

Our outpatient clinics provide assessment, diagnosis, and management for a broad range of gynaecological concerns, including:

  • Menstrual problems  
  • Pelvic pain
  • Menopause and HRT‑related issues
  • Prolapse and bladder problems
  • Vulval and skin conditions
  • Colposcopy
  • Outpatient hysteroscopy
  • Urodynamics
  • Colposcopy
  • Endometriosis
  • Oncology
  • Hormonal issues related to gynaecology
  • Smear clinics 
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain 

Some appointments may also be offered via video or telephone depending on clinical need and availability.

Please check your appointment letter carefully for details of the location and appointment format.

How to Get in Touch

For general enquiries regarding gynaecology outpatient appointments, please contact the main NHS Lothian switchboard and request the Gynaecology Outpatient Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh:

NHS Lothian Switchboard: 0131 536 1626

If your appointment letter includes a specific clinic number or contact line, please use the number provided.

Location

Most Gynaecology Outpatient clinics take place at:

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

There are also clinics at St John’s Hospital, Livingston and East Lothian Hospital , Haddington , depending on service requirements

Please always refer to the location printed on your appointment letter.

Opening Times

General outpatient clinic times vary depending on the service, but most gynaecology outpatient clinics operate during standard daytime hospital hours.

Typical core hours:
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
(Clinic times may vary; refer to your appointment letter for exact timings.)

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