Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal problem that effects the way your ovaries work, meaning that you don’t ovulate in the usual way.
Gynaecology
Specialist care from leading experts for a wide range of gynaecological conditions including women's reproductive health.
Here to provide you with expert gynaecological care
We understand how concerning it can be to experience gynaecological problems as well as issues related to your reproductive health. At The Harborne Hospital, you will have access to a team of specialists who can provide you with accurate diagnosis, treatment and management for a range of conditions. These include menopause, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
We’re the first private hospital in Birmingham and the West Midlands region to offer both hysteroscopic and laparoscopic treatments using the da Vinci® Xi robot. This enables us to perform minimally invasive surgery that can result in quicker recovery times and minimise your stay in hospital.
Why choose The Harborne Hospital?
- Fast access to care. Appointments with an expert consultant are usually available within days.
- Pioneering technology. Including the da Vinci® robotic system to perform minimally invasive surgery.
- A multidisciplinary team of caring experts. Including consultant gynaecologists and physicians, nurses, and specialists in gynaecological oncology and urogynaecology.
- Specialists in all aspects of womens health. Including chronic gynaecological conditions, gynaecological cancers, abnormal cervical screening and conditions associated with the menopause.
We can treat a wide range of gynaecological conditions
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Helping women manage and treat this debilitating condition. Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissue develops outside the womb, commonly on the organs in the abdomen and pelvis.
Fibroids
Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus (womb) and can vary in size.
The Menopause
Everyone's experience of menopause is different. Talk to us about yours.
Ovarian cysts
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Polyps
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Urinary incontinence
LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL
We offer a number of effective treatments to help with urinary incontinence (the accidental passing of urine)
Ovarian cancer
Cancer of the ovaries. If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, or are concerned by symptoms you’re having, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help.
Womb cancer
If you have womb cancer, or are concerned by symptoms you’re having, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
If you're experiencing heavy or unexpected periods, our gynaecology experts may be able to help
Abnormal menstruation
Cervical polyps
Gynaecological cancers
Including cervical cancer, vulva cancer and vaginal cancer.
Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
Pelvic pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
Postmenopausal bleeding
Our core services and treatments
Abdominal hysterectomy
AN OPERATION TO REMOVE YOUR UTERUS
An abdominal hysterectomy is also known as a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) or a sub-total hysterectomy.
Vaginal hysterectomy
A surgical operation to remove your uterus. A vaginal hysterectomy is performed to treat a variety of gynaecological conditions.
Myomectomy
UTERINE FIBROID REMOVAL
Surgery to remove the fibroids from the wall of your womb
Private Fibroid embolisation | HCA UK
UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLISATION
A minimally invasive procedure that blocks the arteries that supply blood to your uterine fibroids
Endometrial ablation | HCA UK
SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO REMOVE A THIN LAYER OF TISSUE (ENDOMETRIUM) THAT LINES THE UTERUS
If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, our gynaecology surgeons can treat you with endometrial ablation
Vaginal repair surgery
Vaginal repair surgery aims to restore and strengthen the walls of your vagina following pelvic organ prolapse.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
HRT FOR MENOPAUSE
A medical treatment used to restore female hormone levels to their normal amounts to reduce the symptoms of menopause
Bartholin's cyst excision
Surgery to remove a Bartholin's cyst may be recommended if other treatments have proved ineffective
Oophorectomy
OVARY REMOVAL SURGERY
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries
Salpingectomy
REMOVAL OF FALLOPIAN TUBES
First performed by Lawson Tait in 1883, this procedure refers to the surgical removal of the fallopian tubes
Private Immunotherapy treatment
PROVIDED BY HCA UK IN THEIR CANCER CENTRES IN LONDON, BIRMINGHAM AND MANCHESTER
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your own immune system fight cancer.
Cervical biopsy
Including a cone biopsy / punch biopsy. This biopsy is preformed during a colposcopy procedure, a sample will be taken from your cervix and sent for further analysis.
Other services and treatments we offer
Vulvectomy
Laparoscopic surgery
da Vinci® Xi robotic surgery
Cancer care
Patient stories
How medical experts gave Nikki a second chance at life
‘I was given a chance to fight this cancer.’
Nikki was just 42 when she was told she had stage 4 ovarian cancer and that nothing could be done to treat it. Completely distraught, Nikki decided to explore whether she could get a second opinion elsewhere.
Robotic-assisted surgery cured Antonia’s endometriosis
Antonia was diagnosed with endometriosis in 1994, at the age of 24, after she had been experiencing chronic pelvic pain and heavy periods.
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.