Gynaecology

Lawrence Mascarenhas provides a full range of private gynaecology services at both the London Bridge Hospital and The Portland Hospital.

Among others he investigates and manages the following as part of his busy NHS clinic and in private practice:

• Heavy periods
• Irregular Periods
• Pelvic Pain
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian Cysts
• Prolapse and Incontinence
• Infertility
• Recurrent Miscarriage
• Menopause
• PMS
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Contraception
  

Many conditions can be treated on an outpatient basis however if an operation is required Mr Mascarenhas is highly skilled in minimal access, or 'Key Hole', surgery being a Royal Collage of Obstetrics and Gynaecology accredited trainer in operative Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy. Any treatment required can be undertaken with a view to future fertility, if so desired, and Subspecialty accreditation in Reproductive Medicine means that Mr Mascarenhas has particular expertise to do this. Royal College acreditation as a Reprodictive medicine subspecialist also makes Mr Mascarenhas an expert in treating subfertility, PMS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Recurrent Miscarriage.

In his NHS practice he sees a high number of patients requiring myomectomies for the removal of fibroids and undertakes hysterectomies abdominally, vaginally and laparoscopically. He has performed several thousands of these procedures safely over the years. Mr Mascarenhas also runs a specialist perineal clinic for those women who require repair to the tissues around the vagina after childbirth.

Well Woman Checks 

Mr Mascarenhas provides well woman screenings tailored to the individuals concerns. In particular he is able to conduct screenings for common gynaecological cancers or investigate your fertility potential if you are considering starting a family now or in the future.

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