Women’s Health and Gynaecology

Gynaecology

At the Clinic @ 78, we offer a range of general and specialist services related to women’s health, such as diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, and painful or irregular periods.

We also offer contraceptive devices such as coils and implants.

Our Women’s Health/ Gynaecology specialists have a broad scope of experience

To find out more or to book a consultation, call us on 01202 767000 or get in touch via our online contact form.

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Treatments & Conditions

Are painful periods a sign of endometriosis?

Mr Tyrone Carpenter explains that painful periods are a very common problem, and that you may not know the difference between ‘normal’ period pain and ‘severe’ period pain caused by endometriosis. Symptoms of endometriosis also include pain with intercourse or pain when you open your bowels, and perhaps a family history of endometriosis.

Why choose us for endometriosis treatment?

Mr Tyrone Carpenter explains that when you visit the Clinic @ 78, you will see experienced consultants who are specialists in endometriosis diagnosis and management. You will also benefit from the latest equipment and the most advanced ultrasound machine available in Dorset.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the IUD?

Dr Rachel Robinson lists some of the advantages and disadvantages of the IUD, including that the non-hormonal coil has no hormones in it, it’s highly effective and long–lasting. In addition, the hormonal coil makes your periods lighter and less painful. In terms of disadvantages, the non-hormonal coil can make your periods a bit heavier and more painful. For the hormone coil, the main disadvantage can be some irregular bleeding and hormonal side effects.

If you’re experiencing problems with your periods, speaking to a gynaecologist can help put your mind at ease, and diagnose any problems you might have. They will look for symptoms like heavy periods, light or no periods, painful periods, or the signs of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

PMS relates to the variety of physical and psychological symptoms experienced during the menstrual cycle. If these symptoms become severe, you may have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). If you’re concerned about your periods, speak to our specialists today.

Menorrhagia is the experience of heavy, prolonged periods.

Heavy periods may be accompanied by painful periods and pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back, or during sex. This would suggest that you might have endometriosis or adenomyosis.

Heavy periods can also be a sign of PCOS, though this condition is more commonly associated with light or absent periods.

Other causes of heavy bleeding include:

Uterine fibroids
Hormonal imbalance
A birth control device
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Abnormal pregnancies, such as an ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage

Contraception, also known as birth control, can give you control over becoming pregnant. It can also help manage symptoms of other conditions, such as heavy or painful periods.

There are many different types of contraception, which are used in different ways and last for different lengths of time. The types of contraception that we offer at the Clinic @ 78 include:

At the Clinic @ 78, our specialist team of gynaecologists can advise you on the different options that are available and which ones might work best for your needs.

Ultrasound scans can aid the diagnosis of concerns such as pelvic pain and heavy periods. We offer a high-quality ultrasound diagnostic service for women who have, or are worried they might have, gynaecological problems.

Using ultrasound, we can see signs of problems, such as ovarian cysts, which could suggest polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis. Visit our Patient Hub to watch our video FAQs about endometriosis and heavy periods.

Featured Specialists

Mr Tyrone Carpenter

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Mr Tyrone Carpenter is a Consultant Gynaecologist at University Hospitals Dorset and Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Southampton University. He qualified from St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School.

Mr Carpenter treats most gynaecological conditions including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain and endometriosis, ovarian cysts, primary prolapse. He does not treat gynaecological cancers or abnormal smears.

As well as undertaking all routine gynaecological procedures he has special expertise in Minimal Access Surgery (Keyhole surgery). He is the senior gynaecologist for minimal access surgery in Poole, as well as running the Dorset Endometriosis Centre.

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