As well as diagnosing and treating problems, an important part of our work as gynaecologist is prevention.
Undertaking regular screening helps detect potentially serious conditions, like cancer, early on so that women have the best chance of successful treatment.
A condition that remains undiagnosed can continue to develop. The longer this goes on, the greater the risk to your health and the more complicated any treatment is likely to be.
During cervical screening, for example, we look for abnormal cells in the cervix that have the potential to become cancerous.
A coloposcopy allows us not only to identify these cells, but to remove them, there and then in many cases. It is a straightforward procedure that can stop cancerous cells from developing.
Your gynaecologist will always check for signs and symptoms of more serious health conditions during routine appointments and examinations.