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A popular clinic in Kent has broadened its operations by unveiling a new health clinic tailored specifically for women patients.

Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic in Tunbridge Wells offers quality cosmetic and plastic surgery and has now spread its wings by opening a Women’s Health Clinic led by Dr Gail Ball, a GP with over 18 years’ experience and expertise.

The new Well Woman Clinic will offer expert advice and further assessment on a range of symptoms, and conditions including vulval/vaginal symptoms, sexual health screening, prolapse, urinary incontinence, cervical smear screening, menstrual issues, the menopause and contraception.

“We are dedicated to providing women with medical and emotional support in all these areas,” said Dr Ball.

“We offer discreet, friendly advice and testing in our beautiful and relaxed Pantiles clinic. Our aim is to make the visit of our patients a professional, yet relaxed one.”

The clinic has established a strong reputation of fully understanding the complexities of women’s health and are dedicated to providing individually tailored testing, treatment and advice for women of all ages.

“It might feel embarrassing to talk about our bodies, periods and sex but it’s natural,” she continued.

“Although it might feel strange for some patients, we are totally used to it and aim to put them at ease as quickly as possible. The information they give us will, of course, be treated completely confidentially.”

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BELLA VOU’S WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC

Women constantly change over the course of their monthly cycles and with hormonal changes over their reproductive lives.

Each stage can give rise to different health issues and needs from ‘period problems’ to contraception and sexual health needs to post childbirth issues and the menopause.

But it’s not just about medical experts.

Being prepared - and even taking notes about symptoms and concerns ahead of a GP visit - can also help get to the root of a problem.

“We know that health concerns can be very worrying,” added Dr Ball.

“We aim to give prompt advice and further assessment to reassure or identify any issues early on to allow the best outcome.

“It is worth spending a few minutes to note down your concerns and questions in advance of your appointment to ensure these are fully covered.”

Clinics like Bella Vou are seeing a surge in appointments as a growing number of patients are turning to private treatment to beat rationing and delays at the cash-strapped NHS.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BELLA VOU’S WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC

Meanwhile, figures by Benenden Health and Medical shows that one in four patients in the UK are stuck on a waiting list to see a GP.

The average adult patient is forced to wait four weeks for a consultation or diagnosis with some even burdened with waiting times of up to seven weeks.

An NHS report from 2018 showed that a shocking one in three women didn’t attend their cervical screening due to embarrassment.

Around 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK, with almost 900 succumbing to the disease.

Medical experts say many people underestimate the vital role of cervical screening when it comes to cancer protection.

While screening process itself does not test for cancer of the cervix, it can detect and remove those harmful cells which in turn can stop that type of cancer from forming.

Bella Vou also aims to safeguard clients by offering them services that are quick and convenient without lengthy waits that can occur at local GP surgeries.

Another mission at Bella Vou is to make subjects surrounding women’s health less of a taboo.

People interested in learning more about Bella Vou’s Women’s Health Clinic can click here.