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What is Patient Initiated Follow-up (PIFU)? The Gynaecology Department offers Patient Initiated Follow-up (PIFU). Traditionally, follow-up appointments are scheduled by the hospital at regular intervals. Some patients find this system helpful, but others may find them unnecessary or stressful. When you are on a PIFU pathway, you can arrange a follow-up appointment when you feel […]

How does the urinary system work? Urine is constantly produced by the kidneys. It then passes down the ureters (tubes from the kidneys) to the bladder. The bladder acts as a storage organ, which expands as it fills like a balloon. As the bladder fills messages are sent to the brain. When there is about […]

All babies and pregnancy tissue will be treated with care and respect. Following a pregnancy loss, pregnancy remains (under 24 weeks gestation) are sent from wards and clinical areas to the Pathology department. The pregnancy remains are examined by Cellular Pathology staff to see if there are any obvious signs of foetal tissue being present. […]

What is a Bartholin’s abscess? There is a Bartholin’s gland at each side of the entrance to the vagina. Each gland produces lubrication that enters the vagina. If the gland becomes blocked, the gland can fill with mucus and a fluid-filled lump (a cyst) can occur. An abscess can occur if the gland or cyst […]