For clinicians
We have a skilled team of specialists working across our hospitals who offer a full range of obstetric and gynaecological services
Service information and contact details
Colposcopy
This service forms part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme for women who have had an abnormal cervical smear test or where there is a clinical concern about their cervix. The programme is responsible for a 42 per cent drop in the number of cases of cervical cancer across the country. Treatment is either carried out in the colposcopy clinic, or through admission as a day case or inpatient.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Colposcopy service, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 0207 363 8690 or 0207 363 8691
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Centre for Reproductive Medicine - Colposcopy Clinic
Tel: 020 3465 6688
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Colposcopy clinic, Plane Tree Centre, Yellow Zone
Opening hours: every other Monday morning, Tuesday morning and afternoon, Wednesday morning and evening, Friday morning
Tel: 020 8539 5522 ext 6807 or 020 8535 6610
Gynaecological and dermatological investigations and treatment
This is a specialist service helping women with vulval and vaginal skin conditions. Pregnancy services
Hysteroscopy
This is a wide-ranging service covering everything from treatment for heavy bleeding to ‘lost’ coils. We also provide sterilisation for women who have completed their families. Services include:
- Diagnosis and management of postmenopausal bleeding, heavy or irregular periods
- Diagnosis and management of womb polyps (growths) or thickened womb lining, fibroids or scar tissue within the womb cavity
- Testing the womb lining (by taking samples or biopsies)
- Treatment of womb polyps and scar tissue (adhesions)
- Fitting the Mirena coil to treat heavy periods
- ESSURE sterilization (a permanent, non surgical technique)
- Retrieval of ‘lost’ coils.
Patients are referred to the outpatient hysteroscopy clinic from the outpatient Gynaecology Department, the Fertility Unit, the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Service, or directly from GPs.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Hysteroscopy service (outpatient), Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 1.30pm - 4pm, every Wednesday and Friday
Tel: 020 7363 9015
Paediatric gynaecology
We have a team of female consultants who investigate and treat gynaecological complaints affecting girls and young women
Urodynamics
This is a specialist diagnostic service performed as a day case procedure by a urogynaecology nurse. It is for women with urinary incontinence and helps to identify the precise nature of the condition - stress, urge or mixed.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Urodynamics, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 9.30am - 11.45am, every Monday and Tuesday
Tel: 020 7363 9015
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
This nurse-led service is for women having problems such as bleeding or pain in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 18 weeks). Women with a history of recurrent miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy and hydatidiform mole are also scanned in this unit.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Zone 9, First Floor
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 020 7363 6391
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU)
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 1pm, Saturday and Sunday
Direct tel: 020 8535 6499
Switchboard: 020 3416 5000 dial extension 6575
Termination of pregnancy
Women who have decided to terminate their pregnancy are offered an appointment with the doctor and booked in for a scan. The doctor will confirm the most appropriate method for a termination. Patients will also have a full assessment including blood tests, MRSA and chlamydia screening. Early medical procedures are carried out as day cases within a week of referral. Surgical procedures will usually be carried out within two weeks of referral.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Termination of pregnancy service (TOP), 1st Floor, West Wing Centre
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 020 7445 7022 or 0207 445 7000
Emergency care
Emergency gynaecology
We offer a fast track gynaecology emergency service for women referred via GPs, the Emergency Department and other hospital departments. This service provides specialist care for women with acute gynaecological complications, both pregnancy and non-pregnancy related. We see women with:
- Vaginal bleeding
- Pain or any pregnancy problems (up to 22 weeks’ gestation)
- Acute gynaecological problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginal abscesses, ovarian cysts, fibroids, menorrhagia (heavy periods).
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Emergency Gynaecology inpatient service, Forest Ward, Zone 9, First Floor
Opening hours: 24 hours
Tel: 020 7363 8870
Emergency gynaecology assessment service, Zone 9, First Floor
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday
Tel: 020 7363 6390
The Royal London Hospital
Gynaecology (inpatients) and the Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU), Women’s Centre, Ward 8C.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Tel: 020 359 41561/2
Emergency Gynaecology Unit
Tel: 020 3594 1578/9
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU)
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 1pm, Saturday and Sunday
Direct tel: 020 8535 6499
Switchboard: 020 3416 5000 dial extension 6575
Clinics
The gynaecology departments at our hospitals offer a range of general clinics for our female patients. Specialist nurses work closely with the consultants and other healthcare professionals, including dieticians and physiotherapists.
Hysteroscopy clinic
In this clinic, women can undergo hysteroscopy (telescopic examination of the womb) without the need for general anesthesia. We also carry out hysteroscopic procedures such as the removal of ‘lost’ coils and polyps (womb growths), sterilisations (ESSURE), removal of lost coils and treatment for polyps (womb growths).
Menopause and PMS clinic
Most women with period problems can be treated by their GP – but women with severe, unusual or long lasting conditions could benefit from the specialist support that we offer. We hold two clinics a week for menstrual disorders for women with abnormal bleeding (including heavy and irregular periods). This is a one-stop service, which includes a consultation, scan and treatment. We also help patients with complex problems including those who are undergoing a premature menopause and women with severe pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
Pelvic pain
We run a multidisciplinary clinic for women with chronic pelvic pain providing expert diagnosis and treatment. This is achieved holistically, with support from bowel experts, physiotherapists and other specialists. The clinic is also committed to furthering research into chronic pelvic pain.
Recurrent miscarriage clinic
Miscarriages are common and can be devastating for the families concerned. This clinic helps women who have experienced several miscarriages. We offer an holistic approach including specialised investigations and treatment
Vulval
The vulval clinic service offers diagnostic and treatment facilities for women with the following vulval problems:
- Pruritis vulvae (vulval itch)
- Vulval pain (excluding pain with intercourse)
- Visible vulval abnormalities eg lichen sclerosus
For more information about clinics:
Newham University Hospital
Gynaecology clinics, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 020 7363 9015
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Centre for Reproductive Medicine - Women’s outpatient clinics
Tel: 020 3465 6688 or 5910
The Royal London Hospital
Gynaecology Outpatient Department, Eighth Floor
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday
Tel: 020 3594 1585
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Outpatient’s clinic, Plane Tree Centre, Yellow Zone
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 020 8535 6610
Cancer care
Gynaecology oncology
Our gynaecology oncology service is for women with suspected cancer or who have been diagnosed with a cancer of the reproductive system. We work closely with other departments to achieve the best results for our patients.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Gynaecology oncology, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 9am - 12pm, every Tuesday morning
Tel: 020 7363 9015
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Centre for Reproductive Medicine - Gynaecology oncology
Tel: 020 3465 5040
Centre for Reproductive Medicine - Ovarian cancer screening
Tel: 020 7882 5940
Treatments
Fertility
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Fertility service, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 9am - 4.30pm every Wednesday
Tel: 020 7363 9015
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Centre for Reproductive Medicine, 2nd floor, Kenton and Lucas Wing
Opening hours: 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 020 3465 5050
Minimally invasive surgery
We have special expertise in the techniques used to investigate and treat gynaecological problems. Our services include investigations and treatments for conditions including infertility, endometriosis (including advanced endometriosis), ovarian cysts and pelvic pain.
We can provide female sterilisation through fitting a tiny permanent coil (hysteroscopic sterilisation) or using keyhole surgery (laparoscopic sterilisation). Our team also has specialist experience in using keyhole surgery for hysterectomy (removal of the womb) and myomectomy (removal of fibroids).
Urogynaecology
This is a specialist multidisciplinary service for women with continence problems. Our team of gynaecologists, surgeons, and bladder specialists provide solutions for incontinence problems, prolapse, and bladder dysfunction disorders. We also have a specialist service for women experiencing continence problems after childbirth.
For more information about this service:
Newham University Hospital
Urogynaecology service, Ground Floor, Greenway Centre
Opening hours: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Tuesday
Tel: 020 7363 9015
Referral information
To refer a woman into our care at any of our hospitals, please use eRS
For any urgent referrals, please use the two week suspected cancer process.
For any advice, please contact the departments as provided above.
Specialist referral information for The Royal London
For any general advice on referral to the hospital, please call 020 3594 2352 or email btl-tr.advice-obsandgynae-barts@nhs.net
A referral to the Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) can be made by calling 020 3594 1579.
For any other emergencies please call 020 3594 5719, Bleep 1288 and call the Emergency Department