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By Mr Jullien Brady
03.09.19
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

HPV: does it cause cancer?

HPV is a very common type of virus that usually doesn't present with symptoms. Acquired through genital contact, the sexually transmitted infection has links with cervical and anal cancers. We've asked one of our top gynaecologists Mr Jullien Brady how HPV causes these cancers.

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By Mr Jullien Brady
31.07.19
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

Colposcopy for abnormal smear test results

If you've just received abnormal test results from your smear test you may be wondering what happens next. Colposcopy is the next examination to follow that allows the cervix to be looked at under high magnification for further investigation. We've asked one of our top gynaecologists Mr Jullien Brady what happens and whether it's a painful procedure.

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By Mr Jullien Brady
24.07.19
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

Why are my periods so heavy?

Heavy periods can have a big impact on your day-to-day life. They can occur for a number of reasons – some benign, and others that may require the attention of a doctor. Leading gynaecologist Mr Jullien Brady explains.

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By Mr Jullien Brady
16.07.19
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

How cervical screening is changing in the UK

The UK is about to change how they screen for cervical cancer. Clinics will begin to look for the presence of high-risk HPV as the primary test for cervical screening. The test will still be taken in the same way, so the process will be exactly the same for women. If the HPV virus is not identified, the smear part of the test will not be analysed. We asked consultant gynaecologist, Mr Jullien Brady, why these changes are being made and how many women actually go to their first smear appointment.

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