Women’s Health Services

Women’s Services

Our experienced GPs can help with a wide range of women’s health matters such a period problems, pre-pregnancy care, fertility and sexual difficulties.

Contraception

We offer a truly comprehensive range of options and all our doctors are able to provide contraceptive advice. Long-acting methods such as the coil and the implant are easy to access and we have a dedicated clinic for this.

Coil and Implant fittings

We have a fast track system to enable you to book directly. Alternatively, you may wish to discuss first. Please book an appointment with Dr Beattie, Dr McHugh, Dr Hodgkinson or Dr Carr. Not all GP practices provide coil and implants. We are able to offer this service to non-registered patients who live in Kingston Borough.

Coil fitting- information leaflet and video link

Implant fitting- information leaflet and video link

Maternity / Pregnancy care

During your pregnancy you will have the opportunity to have routine checks with both the GP and the midwife. You can self-refer directly to Kingston Hospital Maternity Unit after a positive pregnancy test without needing to see the GP first. The midwife will set up a programme of checks including scans at your first appointment.

Kingston Hospital Maternity Unity

Menopause Care

Many women suffer with physical and emotional symptoms that have a significant impact on their daily lives that can be treated successfully. We can provide you with the best advice and information you need to make the right choices for your health and wellbeing. Please click here for further information (link to leaflet Perimenopause to Menopause)

Dr McHugh has a specialist qualification in menopause care and Dr Beattie and Dr Carr have a special interest in all aspects of Women’s health including menopause.

Cervical Screening

Cervical screening is a quick, easy and reliable test to detect HPV that can cause abnormal cells at the neck of the womb (cervix) and lead to cancer in some women. Regular screening can prevent this. Women aged 25-49 years should have one every three years and those aged 50-64 every five years. If you have an abnormal screening result you may need to have a repeat tests sooner. If you have had a total hysterectomy (unless it was for cancer) or have never been sexually active you will not need screening.

Book a nurse appointment for your cervical screening test.