
Gynaecology and Endometriosis Centre at London Bridge Hospital

Accredited specialist care for the treatment of gynaecological conditions and endometriosis
Appointments & Enquiries
020 7234 2009
HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Gynaecology at London Bridge Hospital

We have a self-contained gynaecology suite at The Shard in our women’s centre. This is staffed by clinicians dedicated to and specialising in gynaecology. Their experience and expertise ensures a depth of understanding of not only the medicine, but patient needs as well.
A one-stop clinic
Our gynaecology service consists of a one-stop clinic based at The Shard, equipped to provide the full range of diagnostic gynaecology services, including hysteroscopy and colposcopy. The clinic offers a screening service for ovarian and cervical cancers. As with many cancers, when detected at an early stage, treatment can be very successful. It is vital to try and detect these diseases even before symptoms are noticeable. Our team aim to provide all the relevant diagnostic tests, analysis and consultant opinion in the same visit – although cytology and more complex blood testing can take longer. Colposcopy, loop diathermy, hysteroscopy and transvaginal scanning can be carried out on the same day.
As well as dealing with general gynaecological problems, the clinic provides patients with diagnosis, treatment and management of abnormal smears, pelvic pain, abnormal menstruation, infection, incontinence, menopausal health, ovarian cysts and endometriosis.

Gynaecological surgery at London Bridge Hospital
Should further treatment be required, the hospital has a fully-equipped Day Surgery Theatre, where a range of minimal-access procedures - both hysteroscopic and laparoscopic - can be carried out. Our Private Care at Guy’s Cancer Centre, within a few minutes’ walk from The Shard, is where all surgery and major treatment takes place. Surgical procedures available include:

Some of the conditions we treat
Gynaecological cancers
Endometriosis through our BSGE accredited centre
Menopause
Fibroids
Our gynaecology consultants
An outstanding Centre for Endometriosis
London Bridge Hospital’s Endometriosis Centre is accredited by the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). We are one of only two private hospitals that have the accreditation and one of only 15 accredited centres in Greater London.
Endometriosis is a common, long-term condition affecting up to one in 10 women in the UK. The condition means that the tissue forming the lining of the uterus starts to grow in other areas such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic pain, particularly during menstruation.
Our dedicated, consultant-led endometriosis service is run from a specialist outpatient clinic and supported by an endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) with extensive knowledge of this field of medicine.

We provide all necessary diagnostic tests and treatments to ensure optimal care for endometriosis, including:
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Ultrasound and MRI scans
to ascertain the location of any unusual tissue growth, such as cysts, associated with endometriosis. This is performed in our imaging department.
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Laparoscopic surgery
is a minimally invasive procedure allowing the surgeon to view inside the abdomen and vaporise small deposits of unwanted tissue with a laser or similar instrument.
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Hormonal suppression therapy
using a pill to disrupt the menstrual cycle. We may advise a hormonal contraceptive pill, such as a standard pill or a progesterone-only pill.
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Treatment for deep infiltrating endometriosis
involving more complex surgery to remove deeper deposits of endometriosis which aren’t suitable for laparoscopic surgery. This can occur if the bowel or bladder has or is likely to be affected.
The Endometriosis Centre team
The Endometriosis team is led by Consultant Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mr John Bidmead, who maintains an NHS practice at King’s College Hospital. Endometriosis Nurse Specialist Katie Ayris provides patients with extensive knowledge of the condition, as well as offering counselling support should they need it. The team sensitively handles all cases of endometriosis, from the more common conditions to the most complex, and is supported by a colorectal surgeon, urologists and pain management specialists.
Our location
HCA UK at The Shard
27 Tooley Street
London SE1 2PR
Referring patients
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