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Gynaecology
The gynaecology department caters for all types of gynaecological problems, from early pregnancy through menstrual problems and prolapse.
We work in conjunction with the gynaecological oncologists at Cambridge University Hospitals to provide a comprehensive cancer service.
We offer all investigations for subfertility, but refer out for assisted conception. We also have a dedicated urogynaecology and pelvic floor team.
Gynaecology / antenatal outpatient department
The gynaecology and antenatal outpatients department is located on the first floor of Cygnet Wing, Bedford Hospital’s purpose-built women’s and children’s wing. The waiting area has play tables for children, a baby changing room and toilet facilities.
The ultrasound department is situated within the clinic and enables easy access for all antenatal women and gynaecological patients visiting the clinic. There are three scanning rooms, each with a scanning machine. In addition, we operate a highly successful early pregnancy assessment clinic from Monday to Friday for women experiencing early pregnancy problems such as vaginal bleeding.
The outpatients departments also has a self-contained colposcopy/ hysteroscopy room which means that patients can be treated on an outpatient rather than in-patient basis. In addition, there are seven consulting rooms, a counselling room and office space. We also undertake a nurse led infertility service within the outpatient department.
The outpatient department provides the following services:
- Daily general gynaecology service;
- A joint oncology / gynaecology clinic together with a cancer lead doctor at Bedford;
- Dermatology / gynaecology clinic held by a consultant dermatologist and gynaecologist;
- Polycystic ovary clinic held with a dietician once a month;
- Coloposcopy / hysteroscopy up to five sessions per week cancer wait criteria;
- Daily scanning service for early pregnancy problems and also infertility scanning to include follicle tracking;
- Nurse led clinic for infertility investigation and vaginismus;
- In addition we have a urogynaecology service, run in conjunction with the urodynamic room and pelvic floor physiotherapy service in Beeden House at Bedford Hospital.
Orchard Gynaecology Ward
Orchard Gynaecology ward is an 11 bedded ward providing a 24 hour acute service for women with gynaecological problems. All emergency patients with gynaecological / early pregnancy disorders are assessed on Orchard ward and women undergoing early or mid-trimester terminations of pregnancy are also nursed on the ward. In addition a consultant led emergency clinic is run every weekday afternoon.
Ward nursing staff also provide a nurse led pre-clerking clinic on a weekly basis for gynaecology patients to safely prepare patients physically and psychologically for their operation the following week.
A team of nurses from Orchard gynaecology ward also rotate to Orchard Maternity ward and are involved in the care of women having caesarean sections.
Women undergoing minor gynaecological surgery are admitted to Tavistock Ward (Day Surgery Unit).
Consultants
To see a list of consultants and to view their profiles please visit the ‘about my consultant’ section of this website.
Sister Lesley runs the outpatient clinic, and Sister Bobby Moore runs Orchard Gynaecology ward.
Contact Us
Orchard Ward: 01234 355 122 ext. 5704
Outpatients: 01234 795935 or 01234 795936
