General Gynaecology

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General (Benign) Gynaecology deals with problems of the female genital tract: vulva, vagina, cervix (neck of womb), womb, Fallopian tubes and ovaries. The word ‘Benign’ refers to problems that are not cancerous.

The common problems experienced by women are;

  • Period problems (most commonly heavy or painful periods)
  • Irregular or abnormal bleeding (e.g. between periods, after sexual intercourse or after the menopause)
  • Pelvic pain
  • Ovarian cysts.

These problems have several possible causes, and therefore require appropriate investigation by a gynaecologist in order to determine a cause if possible and to provide suitable treatment options.

Some problems may initially appear benign, but after further investigation, a more sinister cause is found. This will prompt rapid onward referral to our Gynaecological Cancer subspecialist for further management.

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    NWG doctors providing General Gynaecology services:

    Dr. Gail Busby

    Dr Gail Busby qualified at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad in 1996.  Dr Busby then trained in Manchester and the Northwest Region and qualified as a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2002. 

    Dr. Kingshuk Majumder

    Dr Kingshuk Majumder is a consultant gynaecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine and surgery. He completed a fellowship in advanced minimal access surgery at the King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth, Australia. He has been a consultant Gynaecologist at St. Mary’s Hospital Manchester since 2011.

    Dr. Rick Clayton

    Dr Clayton qualified in medicine at Leeds University. He is a consultant gynaecologist and accredited as a sub-specialty trained surgeon in gynaecological oncology by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. His research degree (MD) studied potential novel treatments for endometriosis. During this time he was trained to an advanced level in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

    Dr Michelle MacKintosh

    Dr MacKintosh is a consultant gynaecologist and gynaecological oncologist. She qualified from the University of Manchester, undertook general training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the North West of England and went on to complete subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology at St. Mary’s Hospital and The Christie Hospital, Manchester.

    Dr Kenneth Ma

    Dr Ma qualified in medicine at Edinburgh University. He is a consultant gynaecologist and is trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease. He is an expert in early pregnancy scanning and gynaecological ultrasound scanning.He is a named surgeon at the Northwest Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Centre accredited by the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy.

    General Gynaecology services are performed at:

    BMI Alexandra, Manchester