Articles and latest evidence
Articles and latest evidence
Short, plain-English articles about the conditions I treat, and summaries of new research as it is published, with what each study does and does not show.
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Recovery after a keyhole hysterectomy: a week-by-week guide
Most women recover from a keyhole hysterectomy over about six weeks, with much of the improvement in the first two. I explain what each stage is like, what I advise in clinic, and the signs that mean you should call the ward.
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Caesarean scar niche (isthmocele): symptoms, fertility and repair
A niche is a small pouch in a caesarean scar. Most cause no trouble, but some explain spotting after periods, pain or difficulty conceiving, sometimes years after the birth. I explain how a niche is assessed, the choices from leaving it alone to rebuilding the wall of the womb, and how the thickness of the remaining muscle guides the decision we make together.
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Keyhole, laparoscopic, robotic: what the words mean
Keyhole, laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive are often used interchangeably. Here is what each word means, and how I decide which approach suits an operation.
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Why endometriosis takes so long to diagnose
In a study from a UK specialist centre, half the women waited eight years or more for a diagnosis of endometriosis. What lies behind the delay, and what can help.