Ultrasound is a safe, painless and radiation free examination that uses inaudible high frequency sound waves.

Once a miscarriage has begun, there is nothing that can be done to stop it. It is important that any treatment provided will be aimed at avoiding heavy bleeding and infection. 

Diagnostic laparoscopies are performed to look for causes of pelvic pain or infertility. Once disease is identified, an "operative" laparoscopy is performed to actually treat the disease.

A tubal ligation is a permanent method of female contraception. It involves blocking both fallopian tubes to prevent a pregnancy.

A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the womb lining. D&C is a form of treatment for a range of conditions including incomplete miscarriage or polyps.

Laparoscopy examines the abdominal or pelvic interior cavity using a slender tube (laparoscope) inserted through a small incision. Small incisions can mean that recovery time is relatively short.

This is an operation to obliterate as much of the uterine lining as possible. Its aim is to reduce menstrual flow and cause very light periods.

Generally all intra-uterine devices are inserted as an in-rooms procedure. For the most part, this is a simple, slightly uncomfortable procedure which takes only a few minutes….