Women’s Health
June 7, 2023
Receiving the all clear after breast cancer treatment marks the end of a long journey of therapies and possibly surgery. It can leave you with a mix of emotions ranging from relief to a fear of the unknown. Some people also describe the feeling as one of loss, after such a long and regular timetable of appointments and treatments.
March 15, 2023
Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK. Despite it being fairly common, it can be difficult to get diagnosed. According to the charity Endometriosis UK, it takes on average, eight years to get a diagnosis of endometriosis.
October 25, 2022
A cancer diagnosis can be a hugely emotional time for patients - alongside the worries surrounding your own health, treatment and aftercare, there is also the challenge of how to discuss the topic with family and friends.
August 1, 2022
Our Pelvic Health Senior Physiotherapist, Karin Goldschmidt is passionate about raising awareness surrounding women’s health issues. Here, Karin discusses the importance of pelvic floor health for women and provides some expert advice on how to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and reduce the incidence of negative symptoms.
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, both for the patient and their loved ones. But when cancer appears to run in the family, it can also leave people asking if they have an inherited form of the disease and whether other family members might be at risk.
I was initially diagnosed with a large fibroid. After surgery, I realised I had urine leaking and was later diagnosed as having a fistula.
October 15, 2021
King Edward VII’s Hospital consultant, Mr Michael Dooley is a specialist in gynaecology and women’s health. He is a British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialist and has co-authored a book with Sarah Stacey, Your Change, Your Choice, on looking after your health during the menopause and beyond. There are other gynaecologists at King Edward VII’s...
October 14, 2021
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women – with 1 in 8 British women being diagnosed at some point in their life. The vast majority of women who get breast cancer are post-menopausal and in their 50s, but it can affect women of any age.
October 5, 2021
When Lucy O’Connor suffered complications from a surgery, she turned to King Edward VII’s Hospital to make sure she had the correct treatment that enabled a full recovery.
March 15, 2021
Endometriosis is often described as a silent disease. But for the 10% of British women of reproductive age who suffer with it, this chronic condition is far from silent. We spoke to Holly Patel, a patient who underwent extensive surgery at King Edward VII’s Hospital to help combat her debilitating symptoms and get her life back.