In fact, our 2022 survey** showed that out of just over 1,400 parents, nearly all had paid for private services during pregnancy or birth. Private pregnancy scans and blood tests It's free. This includes scans, antenatal care, the birth itself and postnatal care. Although there may be some exceptions for non-UK residents, you'll never be turned away from NHS maternity care. Cappelletti M, Wallen K. Increasing women's sexual desire: The comparative effectiveness of estrogens and androgens. Horm Behav. 2016;78:178-193. doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2015.11.003

A detailed diagram of the genitals with all the parts labeled (so you'll know what you’re looking at) Some offer single amenity rooms with shared facilities, others have private rooms with en suite facilities and there may also be additional provisions such as tea and coffee, a TV and scope for someone to stay with you overnight.A few studies have also hinted that using probiotics could help against vaginal infections, such as yeast infections, but according to Barnes, “there isn’t enough proof to make a specific recommendation.” Giovannetti O, Tomalty D, Gilmore S, et al. The contribution of the cervix to sexual response: an online survey study. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2023;20(1):49-56. doi:10.1093/jsxmed/qdac010

At Chelsfield Park Hospital, we offer private women’s health services for patients who live in Kent, Bromley and Sevenoaks. Labia majora. These are the fleshy outer lips on either side of the vaginal opening. The word “labia” is Latin for “lips.” These outer lips usually grow pubic hair. You may end up with NHS treatment anyway. Most private delivery services are situated within or next to NHS hospitals and in an emergency they'll use their facilities, such as an obstetric emergency theatre on a standard labour ward. The Portland Hospital has its own intensive care facilities for newborns and mums.

The ovaries are egg-shaped organs attached to fallopian tubes on the left and right sides of the body. Each ovary is roughly the size of an almond. Most females are born with two ovaries that produce eggs. Relax your pelvic muscles. Then examine the parts of the vulva: the clitoris, and the outer and inner labia. The ovaries store your eggs. They also produce hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These hormones control things like your period and pregnancy. During puberty, your ovaries start to release an egg each month. They do so until menopause. Sometimes your ovaries release more than one egg. For more information see our guide to NHS and private ultrasound scans during pregnancy. Private amenity room after the birth If pregnancy does not occur, the uterine lining sheds. This is called the menstrual period. It occurs every around 28 days, though cycle length varies between females.

Make sure your hands are clean or that you’re wearing sterile gloves. Be mindful of your fingernails.

Our private gynaecology consultants will make you feel relaxed and comfortable during your diagnosis and treatment.

You have access to a wide range of experts. You'll be under the care of some of the world's best obstetrics experts without having to pay. Anterior colporrhaphy is a repair to the front vaginal wall where the bladder has prolapsed into the vagina. Anterior colporrhaphy can also help women who suffer from urinary incontinence.Experts say that having sex can prevent the vagina from becoming thin and tight. “Safe vaginal intercourse can help keep the vagina healthy and dilated,” Barnes said.