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This page gives you advice and information about Prostap® or Zoladex® treatment for non-cancerous gynaecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Please see below for explanations of these conditions.
An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
This page is a general guide for you, your family and friends.
Everyone diagnosed with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), aged 12 and above, will be invited to Diabetic Eye Screening. This will be repeated yearly with some exceptions for patients we have referred into the hospital eye services.
This page provides information for patients, relatives and carers about the support offered by the Gloucestershire Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT) when you have an enteral feeding tube. It answers some of the commonly asked questions.
This page provides parents with information about pain relief for children following an operation. Good pain relief is important and will help your child recover quicker.
This page provides information about thyroid cancer and the services available through Gloucestershire NHS Hospitals.
This page gives you information about vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair, including information about the benefits and risks of the procedure.
You might take a break from your medical training for a number of reasons, including:
This page gives you information about MRSA (Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and its treatment.
The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
This page gives you information about Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its treatment.
If you, or someone you care for, has dementia, delirium or other difficulties with communication, being in a new environment or meeting unfamiliar people can feel upsetting or confusing.
The scaphoid is usually injured by a fall onto the outstretched hand, often from a height or from a bicycle. It can also be injured with the wrist being forcibly bent back.
This page gives you information about having a robotically assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) and answers some of the questions that you may have.
This page gives you information about the general anaesthetic and/or sedation you will have before your operation.
The information on this page will help you to safely give yourself the denosumab treatment by subcutaneous injection (an injection under the skin).
This page provides advice for when you go home after having gynaecological surgery
You have been referred this page because your kidneys are no longer functioning efficiently. Excess water and waste need to be removed from your body in another way, through dialysis. The method of dialysis you have chosen is peritoneal dialysis. To enable you to have this type of dialysis, you will need a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter.
