Uterine fibroids testing and monitoring

Uterine fibroids testing and monitoring at the London Pregnancy Clinic costs £600. This includes a consultation with a consultant gynaecologist, a gynaecology pelvic ultrasound, an abdominal and pelvic examination, blood tests, and a comprehensive report for you and your GP. You can book your appointment online whenever suits you.

The package includes a consultation with a consultant gynaecologist alongside a gynaecology pelvic ultrasound, an abdominal and pelvic examination, and blood tests covering a full blood count and serum ferritin. You will also receive a comprehensive report that we can share with your GP, giving you a clear overall picture in one appointment.

This package is designed for women experiencing fibroid symptoms such as abnormal bleeding or heavy periods. The assessment is intended to investigate these symptoms and monitor known or suspected fibroids. If you are unsure whether it is right for you, our team can talk through your symptoms before you book so you know what to expect.

Yes, pelvic ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive test that uses sound waves rather than radiation to create images of your uterus and ovaries. It is widely used to assess fibroids and other gynaecological concerns. The scan is performed as part of your consultant gynaecologist consultation, so any findings can be discussed with you at the same appointment.

You will receive your ultrasound report shortly after your appointment through our secure cloud system. Blood tests are performed in London by TDL and results can take one to three days. Once your results are ready, we arrange a 10-minute Zoom or telephone consultation to interpret them and discuss next steps, and we are happy to share them with your GP.

If your results raise any concerns about your health, we will prepare a referral letter for your GP explaining our findings and diagnosis. We can also refer you to a private hospital or a specialist of your choice, or recommend a trusted expert from our wider network of colleagues. This information is intended for general educational purposes only and does not replace personal medical advice.

Yes, you can book this fibroids testing package directly with the London Pregnancy Clinic without a GP referral. Simply choose a time that suits you and come to your appointment; we take care of the assessment, reporting, and any onward referrals if they are needed. If you would prefer a standalone scan, you may also wish to consider our pelvic scan.

Most fibroids are not dangerous. Fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths of the womb, and the NHS notes that many women have them without any symptoms at all. When they do cause problems, such as heavy periods, pain or a feeling of pressure, these are usually manageable rather than serious. An assessment helps clarify the size and position of any fibroids, so you and your clinician can decide together whether anything needs to be done.

It is very rare for a fibroid to be cancerous. The vast majority of fibroids are benign, and cancerous change is uncommon. Even so, new or unusual symptoms, such as bleeding after the menopause, should always be checked. A pelvic ultrasound and consultation can assess your fibroids and flag anything that warrants a closer look or an onward referral.

Many women with fibroids become pregnant and go on to have healthy pregnancies. Whether fibroids cause any difficulty depends on factors such as their size, number and where they sit in the womb — the NHS notes that fibroids can sometimes make it harder to get pregnant, and larger fibroids can occasionally cause problems during pregnancy.

A pelvic ultrasound maps exactly where any fibroids are, which is valuable information if you are planning a family. If fertility is your main concern, you may prefer to start with our fertility health check-up or a HyCoSy scan, which assesses the womb cavity and fallopian tubes.

Fibroids can shrink in some women after the menopause. As hormone levels fall, fibroids may gradually become smaller, and related symptoms, such as heavy bleeding, often stabilise or ease. This does not happen for everyone, though, so monitoring with ultrasound over time can show whether your fibroids are growing, stable or shrinking, which helps guide whether any action is needed.

Yes, they can. Fibroids are a recognised cause of heavy or prolonged periods, and heavy bleeding over time can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia. That is why this assessment includes a full blood count and a serum ferritin test alongside the ultrasound, to check your blood count and iron stores. If low iron or anaemia is found, we can explain the results clearly and arrange a referral to your GP where appropriate.

It depends on the type of scan. An abdominal pelvic ultrasound is usually clearer with a comfortably full bladder, so you may be asked to drink a few glasses of water beforehand, whereas an internal (transvaginal) scan does not need one. If you are unsure how to prepare, contact us before your visit and we will advise.

There is no single fixed timetable for monitoring fibroids — your consultant gynaecologist will suggest an interval based on your symptoms, the size and number of your fibroids and whether anything is changing between scans. If a repeat check is recommended, the same testing and monitoring package can simply be booked again, so each new ultrasound and set of blood results can be compared against your earlier ones. Many women need only occasional checks, particularly if their fibroids are small and not causing symptoms.