Mr Kunde provides an advanced health check for women including general examination and pelvic examination as well as tests including a cervical smear test or pelvic ultrasound if required. He also provides comprehensive advice about sexual and reproductive health including contraception information.
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Fibroids are non-cancerous swellings in or around the womb that can pause painful and heavy periods and reduce the likelihood of falling pregnant. It may be possible to treat Fibroid symptoms using medicines but the only way to remove fibroids is through surgery. Mr Kunde can advise the appropriate treatment for you and is an expert in the surgery that removes fibroids.
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Endometriosis is a debilitating condition that can affect women of any age. It is caused by the growth of cells from the womb lining (endometrium) outside the womb. The cells that have grown in the wrong place go through the same monthly changes as the womb lining itself. This leads to bleeding and inflammation which causes pain. Mr Kunde can advise on the appropriate treatment for you.
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Regular cervical screening (or smear tests) are essential for women aged between 25 and 65, in order to detect pre-cancerous cells in the cervix. Most women get a normal result but if abnormal cells are found, this screening programme allows you to receive early treatment helping prevent the development of cervical cancer. If you receive an abnormal smear result, Mr Kunde can help you to understand the results of your test, explain what other investigations are available and what treatment you may receive.
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There are many things that you can do by yourself to enhance your fertility. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, decreasing alcohol consumption, giving up smoking, and taking regular exercise. However, if you are still struggling to conceive despite all of this, there could be a medical reason why you are finding it difficult to get pregnant. If you are unable to conceive after a year, Mr Kunde can help to assess the cause of your fertility difficulties and advise on the appropriate treatment.
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Miscarriage is a common pregnancy complication with around 15-20% of detected pregnancies ending in a miscarriage. Unfortunately around 1% of couples go on to suffer recurrent miscarriages. Some women experience spotting or abdominal pain when miscarrying, but others have no symptoms and only discover that their pregnancy ended during a routine ultrasound. Understanding more about pregnancy loss can help you during this difficult time and the majority of couples go on to have a healthy pregnancy following their loss. Mr Kunde can run tests to determine the likely causes.
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Often treatment isn’t required for ovarian cysts however some large cysts can rupture or stop the flow of blood to your ovaries. In these cases, symptoms are likely and you may require surgical intervention.
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Polycystic ovaries are thought to affect 5 to 10% of women in the UK. It means that you have multiple fluid-filled sacs on your ovaries which can affect your menstrual cycle, fertility and your health, so it is important you get prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Many gynaecological problems that require diagnosis or surgery can benefit from a laparoscopy. A laparoscopic procedure involves between 2 and 4 small cuts in your abdomen, avoiding needing any sizable cuts in your stomach. This leads to less pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery time and smaller scars. Mr Kunde is extremely experienced in laparoscopic surgery working as a trainer as well as a surgeon.
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A laparoscopic hysterectomy is similar to an abdominal hysterectomy. However, the operation is performed through several small incisions (usually less than 1 cm) made to your abdomen instead of one larger incision. It is also known as ‘keyhole surgery’. This can help to speed up recovery times.
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Mr Kunde has 30 years experience in obstetrics and gynaecology services. He is a senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in London with significant experience in laparoscopic surgery.
