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Fertility may be the last thing on your mind when you’re experiencing the distress of having a body that doesn’t express your identity. Understandably, many trans and non-binary people are keen to start hormone therapy or have surgery as quickly as possible. However, you may find it a source of regret if you have treatment […]

Your Pregnancy Blood Test (BhCG) Once your embryo has been transferred, you will have been given a date to return for your pregnancy test. This is a quick blood test, performed on the unit in the morning. Staff will then contact you later in the day with the result and a plan of action. The […]

What are they? Pulmonary Lung function test (PFT) or also called Lung or Breathing Test is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary function. The primary purpose of pulmonary function testing is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment. They allows to measure parameters like: Your […]

Most girls start their periods between the ages of 11-14 years old but anywhere from 9-16 years is normal. Signs that puberty is starting are that breasts start to develop, and girls will start to grow pubic hair. It is usually around 2 years after this that periods will start. For girls with autism or […]

Unit Information Gateshead Fertility Unit is a purpose-built unit situated on the 3rd floor of the Jubilee Wing in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Centre was designed to provide patient centered care on a single site by a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses, and scientists. We offer a broad range of services for the investigation […]

Re-alignment Osteotomy Surgery    This booklet is for patients who have had re-alignment osteotomy surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.   What is Re-alignment Osteotomy?  The word osteotomy means to “cut a bone”. Your surgeon will x-ray the whole of your leg to assess the alignment and decide where needs adjustment. This operation corrects the alignment […]

This booklet is for patients who have had a Meniscus Repair at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Anatomy The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure made of cartilage which sits between your tibia (shinbone) and your femur (thigh bone). There are two menisci in the knee, one on the inner (medial) side and one on […]

This leaflet is for anyone who is recovering from meniscectomy surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Anatomy The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure made of cartilage which sits between your tibia (shinbone) and your femur (thigh bone). There are two menisci in the knee, one on the inner (medial) side and one on […]

Advice & Exercises Following your operation, your hand will be in a bandage and will feel stiff and swollen. It is important to keep your hand elevated to control the swelling; this is especially during the night.  You can elevate your hand on a pillow for periods during the day. Physiotherapy You will not routinely […]

Following injection treatment for pain relief, different individuals may react in different ways. Not everyone experiences immediate relief, it may take some time for the effects of the procedure to become apparent. Flare up advice Some people experience a short-term ‘flare up’ of their pain. This may take several weeks to resolve, and is more […]