 Sexual Health Screening now at The Women's Wellness Centre |
The Women's Wellness Centre is now offering a full range of Sexual Health Services headed by Dr Nneka Nwokolo, consultant in Sexual Health.
Read more for more information on the following;
- Should I have a sexual health screen? What would I be tested for?
- Can I have a sexual health screen with my smear test?
- How long will it take to get my results?
- I would like a sexual health screen, what do I have to do?
We offer an appointment-only service on Wednesday evenings. All consultations are strictly confidential and partners are welcome to attend.
For information on our Sexual Health Packages or to book an appointment with Dr Nneka Nwokolo, our Consultant in Sexual Health, please call The Women's Wellness Centre on 02077514488.
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Dear Centre User,
In this issue we are pleased to introduce Sexual Health Screening at the The Women's Wellness Centre and Midwifery Care and Support.
We hope that you will find it informative and look forward to any comments or suggestions that you may have. |
| 'Key - Hole' Surgery |
 Eleni Mavrides, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Centre, gives some insight into cutting edge Laparoscopic Surgery.
Gynae Keyhole surgery is called Laparoscopic surgery. This procedure uses a small telescope (laparoscope) inserted just under the belly button to look inside your abdomen. The laparoscope is attached to a miniature camera, which transmits the video images on to a high resolution colour monitor.
Laparoscopic surgery can also be referred to as "key-hole surgery", "minimally invasive surgery" or "minimal access surgery" and can be used to replace the traditional open surgery which would often lead to bikini line cuts or more unsightly up and down cuts on the lower abdomen. Some common conditions that can be investigated and treated this way include:
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
- Pelvic Pain
- Hysterectomy
- Ectopic Pregnancy
The main advantages of laparoscopic surgery compared to traditional surgery include:
- Less pain following the procedure
- A shorter hospital stay
- A quicker recovery
- A much smaller and more aesthetic scar
The remainder of the article discusses in more detail the laparoscopic treatment of the conditions above. Read more >>
For further information on laparoscopic surgery or to book an appointment with Eleni Mavrides, please call 02077514488 or visit our website www.womenswellnesscentre.com
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| Midwifery Care and Support now at WWC |
The Women's Wellness Centre is delighted to introduce to you the new Midwifery Care and Support we now have available at the Centre.
Our carefully selected team of midwives, who have a wealth of experience and are mums themselves, are here to help to support you through your pregnancy journey as well as after your delivery, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and support during this time of change.
Some of the popular services our midwives offer are:
- Ante Natal Consultations These consultations will focus on areas such as diet, exercise, life style advice, Group B strep screening, morning sickness management, birthing options etc
- Post Natal Consultations will involve monitoring the recovery and progress of the mother and baby to ensure the smoothest possible transition into motherhood
- Breast-feeding and Lactation support This includes a full mother and baby assessment and will cover areas such as positioning, attachment, milk supply, expressing and any related problems
- Premium Post Natal Care Package ( full Midwifery support from delivery through to your 6 week check)
The midwives are also available for at home visits, where you will have your consultation in the comfort of your own home. We have found these appointments particularly useful in late pregnancy or post delivery when just getting out the front door can prove almost impossible!
Please feel free to contact us for more information about our Midwives Kristina and Sam or to book an appointment at Reception by calling 02077514488 or visiting our website at www.womenswellnesscentre.com
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The Choice is Yours - Preparing for a life change
Top tips from Celia Champion - Maternity Lifestyle Coach
| Life is all about choice; maybe one of your biggest choices was to become a mum.The future ahead can be both exciting and sometimes overwhelming.
Below are a few steps you can take to discover and smooth the path going forward and ease the transition to this new chapter of your life.
Define your purpose
Take time to consider what your ultimate goals are. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve will help you to plan the steps you need to take to get there.
Identify your roles
During your lifetime you will have many different roles. Our different roles are made up of our responsibilities, contributions and relationships in the various different areas of our lives.
Moving towards your perfect balance
Identifying your roles and the current reality of each role gives you a clear framework to work with in order to move towards balance in your life.
Asking for help
A little person entering your life can draw on quite a number of additional resources you did not previously need or even think of needing! What support do you need to continue moving towards your goals?
Take care of you
As a final reminder in order to take care of your baby and get the life that you want, you need to take care of yourself. Think of the safety instructions issued before take-off on an aeroplane.
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| Understanding Ovulation |
 Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized. The lining of the uterus has thickened to prepare for a fertilized egg. If no conception occurs, the uterine lining as well as blood will be shed. The shedding of an unfertilized egg and the uterine wall is the time of menstruation.
Key Facts of Ovulation:
- An egg lives 12-24 hours after leaving the ovary
- Normally only one egg is released each time of ovulation
- Ovulation can be affected by stress, illness or disruption of normal routines
- Some women may experience some light blood spotting during ovulation
- Implantation of a fertilized egg normally takes place 6-12 days after ovulation
- Each woman is born with millions of immature eggs that are awaiting ovulation to begin
- A menstrual period can occur even if ovulation has not occurred
- Ovulation can occur even if a menstrual period has not occurred
- Some women can feel a bit of pain or aching near the ovaries during ovulation called mittelschmerz, which means "middle pain" in German
- If an egg is not fertilized, it disintegrates and is absorbed into the uterine lining
Read More on Understanding Ovulation >>
To book an appointment with one of our consultant Gynaecologists Eleni Mavrides or Archana Dixit for Preconception Advice, or Dimitros Nikolaou our fertility specialist for subfertility or infertility issues please call 02077514488 or visit our website at www.womenswellnesscentre.com
You can also contact us for more information on Ovulation, Follicle tracking or Ovarian Reserve available at the Centre.
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