Preventive gynaecology moves beyond treating problems reactively. It’s a proactive partnership focused on early detection, risk reduction, and preserving your gynaecological and overall well-being throughout life – from adolescence to menopause and beyond.
Our approach in preventive gynaecology combines regular well-woman exams, personalized risk assessment (family history, genetic, ethnicity, lifestyle), age-appropriate screenings (cervical, breast, STI, bone density), vaccinations, lifestyle counseling, and prompt investigation of symptoms. The aim is to reduce morbidity, empower women with knowledge, and optimize their health outcomes before serious diseases develop.
Why consider preventive gynaecological health?
- Combat Silent Threats – Conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, and osteoporosis often progress silently. Early identification through targeted screening and monitoring prevents long-term damage, pain, infertility, and disability.
- Prevent Cancer – Maximizing HPV vaccination uptake and regular cervical screening can prevent cervical cancers; genetic counseling/annual testing if high-risk for ovarian cancers and weight management with symptom vigilance (Bleeding) can help preventing endometrial cancers.
- Counter Rising STIs – accessible regular sexual health screening (especially for young women) and education to prevent infertility and other complications.
- Cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death in women globally (1 in 4 female deaths). Proactively managing blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle significantly reduces heart attacks, strokes, and premature death, ensuring longer, healthier lives.
- Protect Pelvic Floor – 1 in 3 UK women suffering pelvic floor dysfunction (and few seeking help), proactive assessment and education prevent incontinence, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction.