{"id":1109,"date":"2026-05-07T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/gynaecology\/?page_id=1109"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:58:35","slug":"gynaecology-outpatient-department-opd-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/gynaecology\/gynaecology-outpatient-department-opd-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynaecology Outpatient Department (OPD 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the gynaecology Outpatient department (OPD 3) at St Johns\u2019s Hospital. Were we provide a comprehensive range of high-quality women\u2019s services. Our focus is to support our patients through there appointment in a compassionate, respectful and reassuring manner. Delivering high-quality patient centred care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gynaecology Outpatient department provides a wide range of services including new patient consultations, follow up appointments and specialist clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Services offered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colposcopy (investigations for abnormal smears)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urogynaecology (bladder dysfunction and incontinence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Termination of pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid access oncology clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertility and recurrent miscarriage investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menopause and HRT management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General gynaecology services (menstrual disorders, pelvic pain and disorders of the skin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Patients experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointments include consultation, consent, examination (abdominal\/vaginal), we offer a see and treat service which may include a small biopsy being taken. There may also be a need during your visit to have blood drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the above are supported by our dedicated and hard-working nursing staff who will do their best to ensure your dignity and manage any anxieties you may be feeling during your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Referral Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients are referred by their Gp or by other health care professionals. Most appointments are generated by our dedicated waiting list team and based on clinical priority. (The termination of pregnancy appointments are generated through Chalmers choices based in Edinburgh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get in touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For appointments queries, changes or cancellations, please use the contact details provided in your appointment letter. General enquires can be made by contacting St John\u2019s hospital main switch board and asking for Gynaecology OPD3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location and opening times:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gynaecology OPD 3 is located within the ground floor of St John\u2019s Hospital, Livingston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday \u2013 Thursday (9am-5pm)<br>Friday &#8211; (9am \u2013 14.00pm)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the gynaecology Outpatient department (OPD 3) at St Johns&rsquo;s Hospital. Were we provide a comprehensive range of high-quality women&rsquo;s services. Our focus is to support our patients through there appointment in a compassionate, respectful and reassuring manner. Delivering high-quality patient centred care. 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