Patient resources

Having a total laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy

This leaflet is about a procedure called laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). It discusses reasons for being offered this surgery, the risks and benefits of surgery and what to expect during your recovery. Feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with your nurse or doctor.

Having Robotic Assisted Gynaecological Surgery (RAS)

Information for patients

Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT) and Unscheduled Vaginal Bleeding

Information for patients

Hysterosalpingo Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy)

Information for patients

Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

A hysterosalpingogram, HSG is an X-ray examination of the womb and Fallopian tubes. It aims to find out if there are any blockages in the tubes or other reasons why pregnancy might not be happening easily (polyps / fibroids).

Injections of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox®) into the bladder

Information for patients

Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy (Keyhole surgery to remove an ovarian cyst)

Information for patients

Laparoscopic Sterilisation

Information for patients

Leeds Department of Urogynaecology Urodynamics Study

A Urodynamics Test is performed when the doctor wants to make a total assessment of your bladder problem.

Lichen Sclerosus in Females (External Link)

Patient information leaflet about Lichen Sclerosus in Females

Looking after yourself after minor / day case gynaecological surgery

Information for patients

Managing the menopause without hormones

Information for patients

Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) – Surgical treatment of miscarriage using local anaesthetic

This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Minor Gynaecological Procedures

Information for patients

Miscarriage

Information for patients

Molar Pregnancy and Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

Information for patients

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

Information for patients

Outpatient Cystoscopy Clinic

Information for patients

Outpatient Transcervical ultrasound guided Radiofrequency Treatment of Uterine Fibroids (SONATA)

This leaflet is for patients considering SONATA treatment for symptomatic fibroids.

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)

Information for patients