Gynaecology services

The gynaecology department is a specialised department offering:

• Gynaecology emergency unit
• Investigation and treatment for many gynaecological conditions and early pregnancy complications
• Treatment for pelvic pain and pelvic infection
• Urogynaecology and pelvic floor reconstruction
• Care for women having a miscarriage
• Endometriosis clinic
• Menopause clinic
• ‘One stop’ direct referral colposcopy clinic
• ‘One stop’ menstrual disorder clinic offering a full consultation, a pelvic and vaginal ultrasound Scan and, if required, a diagnostic hysteroscopy.
• Gynaecology oncology services
• Gynaecology urology for incontinence problems and urodynamics investigations
• Reproductive health clinic
• Surgical termination of pregnancy up to 12 weeks gestation
• Assisted conception clinic offering specialist opinion, with referral to another hospital for treatment
• Surgical treatment for ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomy, Myomectomy, oophorectomy

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The gynaecology department is a specialised department offering:

• Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Unit (GACU)
  • Our 24 hour emergency triage service is based on Rayne ward. Patients are referred to the unit.
• Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU)
  • Our EPU is based on Rayne ward and predominantly nurse-led. Clinics run seven days per week. Patients are contacted within 24 hours.
• Pre-assessment clinics
  • Once a date for your forthcoming surgery has been arranged, you will be invited to attend the pre-assessment clinic. The pre-assessment nurse will assess your fitness for surgery and arrange further tests or investigations if required.
• Gynaecology Outpatients Department (GOPD) — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a108-gynaecology-outpatients. 
• General gynaecology clinics
• Menstrual disorders clinics
• Colposcopy clinics — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/broomfield-hospital/access-guides/a107-colposcopy-gynaecology-treatment-suite. 
• Hysteroscopy clinics
• Fertility clinics
• Gynae Oncology clinics
• Urogynae clinics
• Urodynamics/ Cystoscopy clinics
• Pessary clinics
• Vulval dermatology clinics
• Pre-assessment clinics.

The gynaecology department is a specialised department offering:

• Emergency triage service.
  • Our 24 hour emergency triage service is based on Eastwood ward. The emergency nurse on duty will prioritise patients according to their need and condition.
• Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) — View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/southend-university-hospital/access-guides/gynaecology-assessment-unit-the-phillip-hagan-early-pregnancy-unit. 
• Pre-assessment clinic
  • Once a date for your forthcoming surgery has been arranged you will be invited to attend the pre-assessment clinic. This will be approximately 2-3 weeks prior to your admission date. A senior trained nurse will access your fitness for surgery and arrange any further tests or investigations required.
  • Post-op discharge group
    • This group was formed for our patients to discuss any problems they had encountered following surgery. Attendees are free to share their experiences in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere over a cup of tea.
    • The nurse will be able to answer any questions relating to your surgery (such as vaginal bleeding and discharge, wound problems, HRT etc). A physiotherapist is also in attendance and will answer questions relating to exercise and sporting activities (such as swimming and aerobics). The physiotherapist will demonstrate exercises for the group and, if necessary, give appointments for the physiotherapy clinic.
• Women's clinic
  • You will find the women’s clinic on the ground floor of the Nightingale building which is situated at the back of the main hospital block. The most convenient entrance is via Carlingford.
  • Clinic appointments are usually made well in advance. Please let us know if you are unable to keep your appointment and we will make an alternative appointment for you. This will also enable us to offer the appointment to another person. There is limited seating. We would appreciate that if you wish to be accompanied, you bring just one companion and, if possible, find alternative child care arrangements.
    • Gynaecology clinics
      • General Gynae clinics
      • Colposcopy clinics
      • Hysteroscopy clinics
      • Fertility clinics
      • Menopause clinics
      • Minor procedures
      • Termination of pregnancy clinics
      • Gynae Oncology clinics
      • Gynae Ultrasound clinics
      • Lifestyle clinics
      • Urogynae clinics
      • Pessary clinics
      • Smear clinics
    • View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/southend-university-hospital/access-guides/women-s-clinic. 

To view a list of our specialist consultants in this area, visit Consultants - Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Many of our services offer video calls as a more convenient way of having an appointment with one of our healthcare professionals. This reduces the need for you to attend the hospital physically.

If you have an appointment letter with a video appointment link and instructions, please read more on our Video appointments page.

The early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU) is a specialist unit that manages early pregnancy problems such as vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. We see women and birthing people in the first 17 weeks of pregnancy only (up to 14 weeks at Basildon University Hospital). Find out more information here.

We offer bereavement support for people who have experienced pregnancy loss.

The gynaecology cancer nurse specialist offers counselling, information and support to patients and relatives.

Please speak to your healthcare provided for further information.

Meet our team of experienced and dedicated Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultants. Find out more information here.

• Department of Health - www.dh.gov.uk
• COPES
  • Our cancer support group, COPES (Cervical, Ovarian, Perineal, Endometrial Support) supports those affected by gynaecological cancers and is also a registered charity. For more information please visit the COPES website: https://copescharity.co.uk/.
• Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - www.ectopic.org
• Miscarriage Association - www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
• National Childbirth Trust 0870 770 3236 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) - www.nctpregnancyandcare.com 
• National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) - www.nice.org.uk/home
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN) - www.rcn.org.uk
• Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA) - www.rcoa.ac.uk
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) - www.rcog.org.uk