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Miscarriage can have a major emotional effect on individuals, couples and their families. Feelings of loss, grief or a sense of failure can sadly be common. When miscarriage happens 3 or more times, it is called recurrent miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss. This affects around 1 in every 100 couples. We are sorry that you have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss and hope that this page will give you some information and signpost you to further support to help during difficult times.

Advice for patients, carers and visitors

Cancer Support Workers are part of your hospital team. We help people with cancer feel safe, listened to, and supported.

This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided lung/pleural biopsy. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.

Whether you’re coming to hospital for the first time, or are already a patient, we have all the information you need about being treated at our Children’s Centre.

This page provides you with information about having a capsule sponge test.

High Performance Liquid Chromatography to distinguish normal and abnormal Haemoglobins. Tests include:

The information on this page is a guide for patients and carers about vitrectomy surgery.

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.

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 provides you with information about how to care for your Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter following insertion. A PD catheter is a tube that is inserted into your abdomen to allow for peritoneal dialysis. After the PD catheter has been inserted it should be cared for as advised by the PD team. This will help to reduce the risk of infection or displacement. It will also provide a smooth start to PD. You will be given detailed instructions for long term care by the PD nurse looking after you.

There are many different causes of knee pain, this page provides advice which is relevant to your problem. Please note that some patients will be provided with a knee splint. Specific advice will be provided which the clinician will discuss with you. Please ask if you need further information.

*Interpretation of LH and FSH results in children should be discussed with a Paediatric Endocrinologist

Purpose

During your examination today the doctor or nurse specialist took a small biopsy (a tiny piece of tissue) about the size of a grain of rice from your cervix (neck of the womb). This will be looked at more closely in the laboratory to help us to diagnose abnormal cells and support and manage your care.

Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This page gives you information about the radiotherapy and what will happen during treatment. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.

You may have your treatment given to you:

Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.

This page gives you information about minoxidil and its use, including the possible side effects.

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