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This site is edited by Derek McLintock, BSc MB BS FRCOG, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Where does he work?

Mr McLintock is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to the East & North Herts NHS Trust which comprises The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford County Hospital, Hertford.

Mr McLintock is available for Gynaecological consultation. Patients should normally be referred for consultation by their General Practitioner.

Vaginal Repair (Colporrhaphy)

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First aid for Prolapse can be achieved with a ring pessary. However proper correction requires surgery. A cystocele is corrected by Anterior Colporrhaphy (Anterior Vaginal Repair). A Rectocele is repaired with a posterior colporrhaphy.

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Pre Natal Diagnosis

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Pregnancy can be a worrying time. We have the possibility of checking for certain abnormalities.

Not every baby that is conceived is perfect and, in the twenty first century, we have the technology to discover many of those imperfect babies. We use three main techniques:

PostMenopausal Bleeding (PMB)

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Bleeding more than six months after the menopause (the last menstrual period) is termed "Post Menopausal Bleeding". It is vital that anyone who suffers this symptom consults their GP. They will normally be referred to a gynaecologist.

Ovarian Cysts

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Many women are unnecessarily distressed when a cyst is mentioned at an ultrasound examination. It is normal, in a healthy menstrual cycle, to produce a follicle in the ovary which grows to approximately 25mm (an inch) in diameter before it bursts to release the egg. It is spherical and contains a watery fluid and so is often termed a cyst. Some cysts are follicles which have not burst but have continued to expand.

Miscarriage

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Loss of a pregnancy before the age of viability (previously 28 weeks, now 24 weeks) is called a miscarriage in colloquial English. In medical parlance it is termed an abortion.

Fibroids

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What Are Fibroids?

They are non-malignant growths occurring in the uterus (womb), usually growing very slowly over a number of years, although they may grow intermittently. They can be present for some time without causing any trouble and can be left untreated but should be regularly monitored by your doctor.

Recurrent Miscarriage (abortion)

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Miscarriages are very common. It is therefore statistically quite likely that anyone might suffer more than one. The definition of Recurrent Miscarriage has more to do with the likelihood of finding a cause that we can treat than any actual number. Some years ago, when very few causes were known, it was normal to avoid investigation until six miscarriages had occurred. Now we will usually consider investigating the couple after three consecutive similar occurrences. This happens for approximately 1% of couples trying for a baby.

Pain relief in Gynaecology

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Pain is a distressing symptom of many conditions and a result of surgery. We have several techniques to alleviate pain which enables a tailored treatment.

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