Gynaecology compensation claims

As gynaecology is the care of the female reproductive organs, it’s understandably a very sensitive subject.

Its scope can include investigating fertility problems, different types of contraception, any medical disorders (such a polycystic ovaries), issues relating to the menopause, pregnancy problems (such as miscarriage,) and illnesses like ovarian cancer.

It’s therefore a very important thing for medical professionals to get right, as getting it wrong can lead to serious and often life changing problems.

Gynaecological problems can be very unpleasant, painful, and very distressing. As gynaecological issues are sensitive, it’s important that you receive the right medical advice and treatment. As with all procedures and operations, there are inherent risks; but there are cases where treatment is unnecessarily delayed, or where people have suffered due to general medical malpractice.

Common gynaecological claims

Common gynaecological claims include:

• Unnecessary hysterectomies
• Medical mistakes that lead to hysterectomies
• Nerve damage
• Damage to other organs such a bladder and bowels
• Failing to notice or address damage to other organs during procedures, like damages to the bladder and bowels
• Delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer or smear test errors
• Failure to diagnose conditions such a endometriosis

These can all have detrimental effects on a woman’s life that could lead to prolonged suffering, and medical treatment that could have been avoided. The costs in terms of the person’s health – and financially – can be huge, and in severe cases, a woman’s fertility may be affected as well.

In cases where women suffer unnecessary hysterectomies, or have to have one because of a medical mistake, this completely eradicates her opportunity to ever naturally have children that are biologically her own. This can have a huge psychological effect on a woman if she does not have any children, or wanted to have more. It’s hard to talk about putting a value on this sort of suffering, but victims deserve compensation, even if it helps just a little.

Can I claim?

In cases where women have suffered due to medical negligence, there are definite options for making a claim for medical negligence compensation.

Physically, a woman could be in a lot of pain from damage to other organs or having to undergo unnecessary surgery. Psychologically a woman could really be affected and suffer from serious conditions like depression if medical negligence has left them unable to have children.

There is a lot to look at, which is why it’s important to instruct a specialist Medical Negligence law firm like ourselves.

We can help

If you have suffered gynaecological problems due to negligent treatment or advice, we can help. Please don’t hesitate to contact us confidentially on 0800 634 75 75. If you would prefer to speak to a female solicitor, this can easily be arranged.