DR. Ruhi Jawed
MSc, FRCOG, FFSRH, FFFLM
Consultant Gynaecologist, Forensic, Reproductive and Women Health
Areas of interest & Services
Who is it for?
Every woman
How often?
Every year
What does it involve?
A well-woman check is a thorough check-up giving you peace of mind. The extensive well-woman review is designed to pick up any illnesses at an early stage and is an essential part of pro-active healthcare management. A well-woman check at London Gynaecology includes the Full history
- Blood pressure assessment
- Cervical smear (PAP test)
- HPV subtyping test
- Contraception and sexual health review
- Detailed written report emailed or posted to you
- Explanation of results via a letter
- Arrangement for prescription and onward referral if required
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
The following tests can also be added to a well-woman check at an additional cost:
- Blood tests including haemoglobin, thyroid profile, cholesterol profile, vitamin D, ferritin levels, glucose.
- Swab tests for sexually transmitted infections
- Swabs test for infections
- Ultrasound scan
Who is it for?
Every woman considering having a coil fitted (IUD, IUS, Intrauterine Device) for contraceptive purposes.
How often?
As required. Most coils will need removing after 5 or 10 years depending on the type.
What does it involve?
Having a coil fitted involves:
- A 30-minute consultation with a Consultant Gynaecologist
- Full history taking and pelvic examination
- Blood pressure assessment
- Contraception review
- Coil fitting (range of coils available including hormonal and non-hormonal)
Removal of existing coil if required. - Detailed written report emailed or posted to you and your GP
- Prescription arrangement
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
Who is it for?
Women over 50 years of age
How often?
Every year
What does it involve?
- A 30-minute consultation with a consultant gynaecologist
- Full history taking + abdominal and pelvic examination
- Blood pressure assessment
- Blood tests including
- Haemoglobin
- Thyroid function test
- Fasting blood glucose
- Vitamin D levels
- Fasting lipid (cholesterol) profile
- CA125 (ovarian cancer screen)
- U&E
- Liver function
- Oestradiol
- Testosterone
- Comprehensive report
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
The following tests can be added to a menopausal health check at an additional cost:
- Cervical smear test & HPV sub typing test
- Pelvic ultrasound scan
- Breast screening (mammogram or breast ultrasound)
- Bone density scan for osteoporosis
R5 Gynaecology’s sexual health check provides a fully comprehensive review of sexual health, allowing you to embark on that new relationship with confidence.
Who is it for?
Women who want to check their sexual health
How often?
As necessary, but usually before embarking on a new relationship
What does it involve?
- A 30-minute consultation with a consultant gynaecologist
- Abdominal and pelvic examination including
- Test for 7 sexually transmitted diseases
- Blood tests including
- HIV, Hepatitis B & C and Syphilis
- Comprehensive report to you and your GP
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
The following tests can be added to a sexual health check at an additional cost:
- Cervical smear & HPV sub typing test
- HVS (high vaginal swab) for use in symptomatic patients only
- Herpes swab test by PCR
- Tests for male partners (urine and blood tests only)
Get your body ready for having a baby with our pre-pregnancy check, giving you peace of mind that your body is ready as you begin this exciting journey.
Who is it for?
Women wanting to start trying for a family
What does it involve?
- 30 minute consultation with a consultant gynaecologist with pre-pregnancy advice
- Abdominal and pelvic examination
- Blood tests including
- Full blood count
- Blood group and rhesus type
- Atypical antibody screen
- Haemoglobin electrophoresis
- Syphilis, Rubella, Toxoplasma, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Varicella Zoster, HIV, CMV
- Glucose & Vitamin D
- Thyroid function
- Comprehensive report
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
The following tests can be added to a pre-pregnancy health check at an additional cost:
- Cervical smear & HPV test
- Ultrasound scan
Starting a family should be a happy occasion, but for many couples it can be an anxious period of waiting. R5 Gynaecology’s fertility health check provides reassurance and guidance.
Who is it for?
Women or couples wanting to test their fertility potential.
How often?
At the age of 30, 35 and 40 years or if there is any delay in conceiving
What does it involve?
Our Essential fertility check includes the following:
- 30 minute consultation with a consultant gynaecologist
- Abdominal and pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound scan
- Blood tests including
- Day 2-5 FSH, LH, oestradiol (ovarian hormones), Prolactin
- AMH (test for ovarian reserve)
- Vitamin D
- Day 21 progesterone test (test of ovulation)
- Thyroid function tests
- Comprehensive report to you and your GP
- Pre-conception advice
- Direct access for any urgent health concerns
The following tests can be added to a fertility health check at an additional cost:
- Infection profile
- Cervical smear & HPV