General gynaecology

What we do

We provide one-stop and rapid access services for women with:
• long-standing non-urgent gynaecological problems, such as period problems or pelvic pain
• ovarian cysts
• suspected ovarian or endometrial cancers

At your appointment you will see a doctor who will ask you about your symptoms. They will then examine you, which may involve feeling your abdomen, performing an internal examination and possibly giving you an internal ultrasound scan.

The scan is less uncomfortable than a smear test. The tip of a round-edged probe is gently inserted into your vagina and enables the doctor to see a clear picture of your pelvic organs. The doctor may also take smears or biopsies as necessary.

They will then discuss with you the results of the examination, the likely cause of your symptoms and any further investigations you may need, and your treatment options, including surgery.

The One-Stop and Rapid Access Gynaecology Clinics are open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm and Friday, 9am to 12.30pm.

Preparing for your appointment

Please ensure you have an empty bladder before you have your scan.

But please let staff know if you have never had sexual intercourse. In this case, you will need to ensure you have a full bladder so you need to drink some fluids beforehand.

Location

Suite 8, Golden Jubilee Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Contact Details

• Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 3245

Patient Information Leaflets

• Laparoscopy
• Miscarriage
• Pregnancy loss
• Uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of fibroids

Conditions we treat

We offer a one-stop and rapid access service for patients with:

• menorrhagia
• oligomenorrhoea
• intermenstrual bleeding
• suspected fibroids
• suspected ovarian cysts
• pelvic pain
• lost IUCD/IUS
• unscheduled bleeding on HRT.
  

Routine gynaecology referrals can be made to the one-stop clinic. This visit will include an ultrasound scan and other investigations where appropriate, so please do not refer separately for a scan. Please use the One-Stop General Gynaecology clinic referral form below.

Suspected cancers should be referred using the rapid-access Cancer Pathway referral form. Referrals are triaged by the Trust’s Cancer Two Week Wait Office, before being booked to an appropriate clinic.

• Patients with post-menopausal bleeding, suspected endometrial carcinoma, pelvic mass or suspected ovarian cancer should be referred to the Rapid Access Clinic
• Patients with PCB or IMB with visible cervical lesion should be referred to colposcopy
• Patients with vaginal lesions should be referred to vulvoscopy.
  

The following conditions are not appropriate for the One-stop or Rapid Access clinics and should be referred to the appropriate service:

• Prolapse/urinary symptoms - refer to urogynaecology/urodynamics.
• Infertility - refer to the assisted conception unit.
• Family planning - refer to reproductive and sexual health.
• Menopause - refer to gynaecology endocrine clinic.
  

Booking a patient at King's

Appointments for this service are made via the national Choose and Book system. Please see the Choose and Book page for more information.

Other ways to refer

Routine Referrals

For conditions covered by existing PCT referral templates, please complete and fax to 020 3299 3471.

If the condition is not covered by an existing referral template, please complete the One-Stop Gynaecology Clinic referral form and fax to 020 3299 3471.

Emergency Referrals

Suspected cancer should be referred via the Trust’s Two Week Wait Office, using the Cancer Pathway referral form.
Fax the form to 020 3299 1515.

Referral Forms

Please complete the relevant form and note any pre-consultation investigations required:

• Gynaecology Urgent Suspected Cancer Pathway referral form
• One-Stop General Gynaecology Clinic referral form

Key Clinical Staff