Consultant Women's Health

Private Gynaecologist Sutton Coldfield

Consultant gynaecology and women's health services — heavy periods, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility concerns, smear tests, ultrasound. Same-week appointments from £260. Female consultants available.

7–14 daysTypical wait
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Open Sundays8am–8pm, 7 days
CQC GoodReg. 1-11527097165

Women's health in primary care is squeezed for time, and consultant gynaecology waits in the NHS are routinely 12–18 weeks. The Vesey runs a dedicated women's health service — menopause specialist clinic, GP-led HRT review, consultant gynaecology, transvaginal ultrasound, and same-day cervical screening — typically within a week.

Our women's health team includes a BMS-accredited menopause specialist, MRCGP-qualified GPs and consultant gynaecologists on the GMC specialist register. Cervical screening to NHS Cervical Screening Programme standards via accredited NHS cytology lab.

Conditions we treat

Our consultants assess and manage the full range of conditions in this specialty. The list below is grouped by area — most patients come with a single concern but often leave with multiple things addressed in one appointment.

Menstrual & bleeding
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)
  • Painful periods
  • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • PCOS & irregular cycles
  • Endometriosis assessment
Menopause & HRT
  • Menopause symptom assessment
  • HRT prescribing & review
  • Vaginal & urogenital atrophy
  • Bone health & osteoporosis risk
  • Mood & cognitive symptoms
  • Body-identical HRT options
Pelvic pain & masses
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Pelvic ultrasound
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
Cervical & vulval health
  • Cervical smear with liquid cytology
  • HPV testing
  • Vulval skin conditions
  • Lichen sclerosus
  • Recurrent thrush / BV
  • Vulvodynia
Fertility & contraception
  • Fertility assessment & AMH
  • PCOS workup
  • Contraceptive coil fit & removal
  • Mirena coil insertion
  • Preconception counselling
  • Subfertility referral pathway
Postnatal & continence
  • Postnatal review (6 weeks +)
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Urgency incontinence
  • Pelvic floor physiotherapy referral
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Postnatal mental health

Procedures & transparent pricing

Every price below is the fee charged at The Vesey, inclusive where stated. You will always receive a clear itemised quote before any procedure begins.

ProcedureWhat's includedFrom
Consultant gynaecology consultation30 mins · examination + plan£260
Menopause specialist consultation45 mins · BMS-accredited£250
Follow-up consultation20 mins · same clinician£180
Cervical smear with liquid cytology20 mins · NHS lab£140
HPV test (added to smear)Same sample£60
Transvaginal ultrasound + reportInc. consultant interpretation£280
Mirena IUS insertion (incl. device)30 mins · 5-year contraception£480
Coil removal15 mins£140
Hysteroscopy (outpatient)Day case · diagnosticFrom £1,800
AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) bloodOvarian reserve£95

Prices accurate as of May 2026. Multi-element procedures and complex cases quoted individually. Histology, anaesthesia and laboratory costs included where listed.

What to expect

From booking to discharge, this is what happens. Most patients are surprised how quickly the whole journey moves compared with equivalent NHS pathways.

Same week
Consultation booked

Bring last smear date, contraception history, list of medications, any previous scans.

30 mins
Full discussion

Detailed history, examination, and clear plan. Female chaperone available for any examination.

Same visit
Tests where indicated

Smear, ultrasound, blood tests as appropriate.

Follow-up
Results & plan

Test results discussed with you. Letter to NHS GP with consent.

How we compare

Local patients regularly compare us with Spire, Nuffield Health and BMI. Here's an honest like-for-like.

The Vesey
£260
Sutton Coldfield · independent
  • BMS-accredited menopause specialist clinic
  • Same-week consultant gynaecology
  • Cervical smear with HPV co-test £200
  • Transvaginal ultrasound on-site
  • Female consultants available
  • Open Sundays — Saturday and evening clinics
Spire Parkway
£280–350
Solihull
  • Full gynaecology service
  • Closed Sundays
  • Surgical pathway on-site
  • Referral often required
  • Female consultants available
  • Insurance accepted
NHS Gynae
£0
NHS
  • 12–18 week routine wait
  • Limited slots for HRT review
  • Full service
  • No consultant choice
  • Free at point of use
  • Cervical screen on NHS rota only

Comparator prices are typical published self-pay fees as of May 2026 and vary by consultant and time of year.

From our consultant

"Women routinely wait years to feel properly listened to about pain, periods or menopause. We've structured this clinic to give time, to take symptoms seriously, and to offer evidence-based options — including saying clearly when HRT isn't the right answer."

Dr Sarah Wright · BMS Menopause Specialist, The Vesey

Menopause and HRT — getting it right

Around 13 million UK women are currently peri- or post-menopausal. NHS menopause specialist services are limited; most women are managed by their GP, with variable confidence and time.

Our BMS-accredited menopause clinic offers:

  • Full symptom assessment using validated scoring (Greene Climacteric Scale) including the under-discussed urogenital, musculoskeletal, mood and cognitive symptoms
  • Individualised HRT prescribing — including body-identical oestrogen (gel, patch or spray), micronised progesterone (Utrogestan), local vaginal oestrogen, and testosterone for low libido where appropriate
  • Cardiovascular and bone risk assessment at start of HRT
  • Routine review at 3 months and annually
  • Honest discussion of risks — including breast cancer risk (small but real), VTE risk (very low with transdermal oestrogen), and the limitations of current evidence

We also see women for whom HRT is the wrong answer, or who want non-hormonal management — and provide that with the same care.

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) — the structured approach

Around 1 in 5 women describe their periods as heavy. NICE recommends a structured approach:

  1. History and examination — including pelvic examination and assessment for anaemia
  2. Investigations — FBC, ferritin; ultrasound if anatomical cause suspected; endometrial sampling if over 45 or with risk factors
  3. Initial management — tranexamic acid, NSAIDs, hormonal contraception or LNG-IUS (Mirena coil)
  4. Specialist review if first-line management fails, with options including endometrial ablation or hysterectomy

Our gynaecology clinic offers the full pathway in one place — including same-week Mirena insertion (£480 inclusive) for women who want LNG-IUS as first-line, and ultrasound + ferritin on the same visit.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private gynaecologist cost?

Consultant gynaecology consultation £260. BMS menopause specialist clinic £250. Cervical smear £140 (plus £60 for HPV co-test). Transvaginal ultrasound £280. Mirena insertion £480 inclusive of device.

Can I see a female consultant?

Yes. Female gynaecologists and our female menopause specialist are routinely available. Please specify when booking.

Will the appointment include an examination?

If clinically appropriate. Pelvic and speculum examinations are discussed with you in detail beforehand. A female chaperone is offered routinely for any intimate examination; you can also bring a friend or family member.

How quickly can I have a cervical smear?

Usually within 48–72 hours. The smear is sent to an accredited NHS cytology lab — results are typically available in 7–10 days with a written report.

What's included in the menopause consultation?

A 45-minute appointment with our BMS-accredited menopause specialist: full symptom review, cardiovascular and bone risk assessment, discussion of HRT and non-hormonal options, prescriptions issued same day, and a clear written plan.

Will you write to my GP about HRT?

Yes with consent. A detailed letter is sent within 48 hours so your NHS GP can take over prescribing if appropriate (some practices accept private menopause specialist initiation; others require their own assessment first).

Can you remove or replace a coil?

Yes — coil removal £140, coil insertion (Mirena IUS inclusive of device) £480. We perform both copper and hormonal coils.

Do you treat endometriosis?

We assess and offer first- and second-line medical management (analgesia, hormonal options). Where surgery is needed — diagnostic laparoscopy, excision of endometriosis — we refer to specialist endometriosis surgeons with continued co-management.

Fertility and AMH — what do you offer?

AMH blood test (ovarian reserve) £95. Pelvic ultrasound and antral follicle count. Full preconception advice and PCOS workup. We're not a fertility clinic — IVF and ICSI require referral to a licensed HFEA centre, which we coordinate.

Does insurance cover gynaecology?

Bupa, Vitality, AXA Health, Aviva and most major insurers cover gynaecology. Cervical screening for routine screening may not be covered (it's an NHS programme). Pre-authorisation always advisable.

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Consultant-led gynaecologist in the West Midlands

Seen within 7–14 days. Open 7 days a week 8am–8pm. Free parking, no GP referral, insurance accepted.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your appointment · Pay per visit · CQC reg. 1-11527097165

Conditions we treat

Detailed patient information for each topic — symptoms, investigation, treatment options and pricing.

Endometriosis Adenomyosis Fibroids and polyps Menstrual disorders Menopause and perimenopause Hysterectomy Colposcopy Gynaecological cancers (rapid access) Infertility — initial assessment Endometrial ablation Ovarian cysts Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Post-menopausal bleeding Premenstrual syndrome / PMDD Miscarriage — investigation and support Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)