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This information leaflet is to explain what will happen during a Donor Insemination Cycle. Treatment Cycle Before the treatment begins you will have selected a sperm donor. The sperm will be stored in our laboratory ready for use. After you have undergone the necessary counselling and signed relevant consent forms you will be able to […]

Images of Diverticular disease Diverticula Diverticula is the medical term used to describe the small bulges that stick out of the side of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common and associated with ageing.  The colon becomes weaker with age, and the pressure of hard stools passing through the large intestine is thought to cause the bulges […]

A person who can’t make a decision about something is said to lack capacity to make that decision. This leaflet is for you and your family or carers if you lack capacity to agree to stay where you are. It tells you about the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how this affects you. What […]

A small tube known as a stent has been inserted into your oesophagus (gullet) and/or your stomach/duodenum (the first part of the bowel).  This has been inserted at the site where you may have a blockage or narrowing and will allow food to pass through your digestive system more easily by expanding and holding the […]

Why do some couples need egg donation? There are a variety of reasons why some women may not be able to produce their own eggs or produce enough good quality eggs during IVF (in vitro fertilisation). The most common reasons are: – Who can become an egg donor? Women who are considering becoming egg donors […]

Why do some couples need egg donation? There are a variety of reasons why some women may not be able to produce their own eggs or produce enough good quality eggs during IVF (in vitro fertilisation). The most common reasons are: – Under these circumstances the best option is egg donation. Who can become an […]

A Guide for Relatives and Carers What is delirium? Delirium is a common complication of acute illness. 20% of all patients in hospital develop delirium. A patient who is delirious is often experiencing a world which makes no sense to us, but is very real to them. For instance they may: The patient is convinced […]

High Output Stoma When part of your bowel has been removed, the remaining bowel might not be able to fully absorb nutrients, fluid, and electrolytes (salts). They pass through the bowel quickly and this can lead to a high stoma output. Stoma output is considered high when it is more than 1.5L per day (approximately […]

This advice is intended as a general guide, as everyone is different. You will be given the opportunity to ask your nurse any questions before leaving the ward. You may also receive additional information which is relevant to you and which will help your recovery. If you feel there is information that you would like […]

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women who are referred for a Dating scan. Purpose of the Dating scan The dating scan is commonly referred to as the ‘12 week scan’ but can be carried out approximately between 10-14 weeks of pregnancy. […]