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What was found in my gullet and stomach? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What will happen now, when will I get the results of any specimens taken? Please note: You may have been told that you require a further surveillance colonoscopy in the future .i.e. to look for further polyps, a family history of bowel cancer or to […]

What was found in my bowel? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What will happen now, when will I get the results of any specimens taken? Please note: You may have been told that you require a further surveillance colonoscopy in the future .i.e. to look for further polyps, a family history of bowel cancer or to assess inflammatory […]

What can I expect after the plaster is removed? Pain, stiffness, swelling, dry skin and weakness are frequent symptoms experienced after your plaster is removed. Pain can be eased with painkillers, you can get advice from your pharmacist, GP or consultant regarding this. The pain that you experience once the plaster is removed may last […]

What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that is passed on by sexual or close skin to skin contact. It is likely that most of us who have ever been sexually active have had HPV at some time in our life although we may not have known – We estimate around […]

This leaflet explains about cervical ectropion. If you have any further questions, please speak to a clinician caring for you. What is a cervical ectropion? Cervical ectropion (also known as cervical erosion and ectopy) is a common condition caused when cells from inside the cervical canal, known as glandular cells (soft cells), are present on […]

1 in 7 adults in the UK are suffering from constipation at any one time. Constipation is having fewer than 3 bowel movements in a week, passing hard stools, straining or not emptying your bowel completely so you have to go back to the toilet. What should my stools be like? Aim to: While you […]

Bowel problems are very common. These may be constipation, difficulty passing stool, not emptying completely so you have to go back to the toilet, leaking stool or having to get to the toilet very quickly. If you are leaking stool you will have an assessment to identify any treatable condition that could cause the problem. […]

What is a cervical polypectomy and why do  need one? A cervical polyp is a small piece of tissue, usually on a stalk, that grows on the cervix (neck of the womb). Sometimes the cervical polyp is broad-based, where it does not have a stalk but sits on the cervix. Often they cause no symptoms […]

What is an endometrial pipelle sample and why do I need one? This is a tissue sample taken from the lining of your womb (the endometrium). It is sent to the lab to be analysed to look for any abnormalities. This can be completed in an outpatient gynaecology clinic and also in colposcopy if required. […]

What procedure have I had completed? You have had a biopsy of your vulva, which means that a very small sample of tissue (the size of a nib of a pen) has been removed from your vulva to send to the laboratory to be reviewed. Risks No major risks. You will have had a small […]