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Welcome to Gynaecology Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your gynaecological health matters, and we\u2019re here to support you with expert care every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Concerns – What Next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have concerns about your gynaecological health or are experiencing new symptoms, NHS Lothian Gynaecology Services are here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking After My Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find information, advice and support on managing your symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle guidance and accessing services through NHS Lothian Gynaecology Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to NHS
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Each year, NHS Lothian\u2019s Gynaecology Services provide specialist inpatient, outpatient, urgent assessment, and surgical care for thousands of people accessing gynaecological support.

This website has been developed to offer up\u2011to\u2011date, reliable information about the services available across Edinburgh and the Lothians.<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Explore Our Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oncology service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An accredited centre specialising in cancers of the cervix, ovary, womb, vagina and vulva, offering robotic, laparoscopic and complex surgical treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pregnancy Support Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are an emergency, nurse\/midwife led service for those experiencing pain and\/or vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ward 210<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ward 210 is a 20 bedded ward that caters for patients requiring general inpatient gynaecology care as well as more specialist post oncology surgical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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St John\u2019s Outpatient Department<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Outpatient gynaecology services offering consultations, assessment and ongoing care for women with a range of conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ward 12<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ward 12 is a 6 bedded ward that delivers inpatient care for women with a range of gynaecological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Royal Infirmary Outpatient Department<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Reproductive Health Outpatient Department  provides specialist clinics, assessments and ongoing care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Urodynamics service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our service performs specialist tests to measure bladder pressure, flow, capacity, and pelvic floor function to help diagnose urinary symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Endometriosis service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We diagnose and manage endometriosis, assessing pelvic pain, heavy or painful periods, and symptoms affecting fertility or daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Pregnancy Unit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Specialist, nurse-led early pregnancy care providing prompt, compassionate support during first trimester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colposcopy service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Colposcopy examines the cervix in gynaecology outpatients for people with abnormal smear results or symptoms needing further assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ambulatory Care Suite<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Specialist outpatient care for women including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for gynaecological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hysteroscopy service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hysteroscopy examines the inside of the womb to investigate symptoms such as heavy bleeding, irregular periods, polyps, or other uterine concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CareOpinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to provide feedback anonymously, please contact CareOpinion. Unlike the Patient Experience Team it is not part of NHS Lothian but they will tell us about any stories that are shared there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patient Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a personal comment, compliment or complaint, please contact NHS Lothian\u2019s Patient Experience Team. This is the central point for patient feedback for NHS Lothian. You can provide feedback over the phone, via email, in writing or in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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