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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Stellajane on November 27, 2015, 10:46:46 AM

Title: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: Stellajane on November 27, 2015, 10:46:46 AM
Just noticed a new fertility and gynae scanning facility has opened, literally on our High Street. The scans look to be about £85. I'm really pleased, it will save a trek across town if I want a reassurance scan in future.
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: lancashirelass on November 27, 2015, 12:12:22 PM
I would check out the credentials of any place like that.  I used to work for gmc so have seen all sorts. 
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2015, 03:18:34 PM
Can you tell us more?  NHS, Privately administered, GP-led ……… ?
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: countrybumpkin on November 27, 2015, 03:25:13 PM
Are you in USA by any chance?
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: dazned on November 27, 2015, 03:27:40 PM
£85 wouldn't have thought so !  ;D
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: countrybumpkin on November 27, 2015, 04:28:16 PM
Dur being a bit thick asking that question aren't I ;D ;D ;D 

Didn't read it properly.   ::)
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2015, 04:29:29 PM
Quite unexpected so will be looking for such 'outlets' …….. however  :-\
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: dazned on November 27, 2015, 04:33:31 PM
There are alot of these mobile scanning units now ,there only used to be breast screening and blood donor ones. My friend is going to have hip/pelvis scanned in one next week as it's weeks to wait at the hospital,but it's still NHS.
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: Hurdity on November 27, 2015, 05:05:55 PM
Sounds interesting - I doubt we would see anything like that in the rural W Country.... that is a very low price though for peace of mind, if it is regulated in some way? Do you just make an appointment like an optician or something?


Hurdity x
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: Mary G on November 27, 2015, 05:46:40 PM
I've seen adverts for all sorts of private scans in London for years.  Does this place also do breast scans?  Sounds like a good idea and I hope it is rolled out nationwide. 
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: lancashirelass on November 27, 2015, 06:47:22 PM
."that is a very low price though for peace of mind, if it is regulated in some way?

Exactly my point i could set up a clinic like this and employ someone who may not be fully qualified without any doctor present.  I would check it out before parting with money.  It may be cheap but may not be safe!
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: CLKD on November 27, 2015, 08:10:48 PM
I think CQC regulated is the way to go …….. if it takes the strain from the NHS and is well regulated it should be rolled out eventually.  I forgot to arrange my mammogram  ::) this year so need to ring in Jan. to make an appt..
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: Meeka on November 27, 2015, 08:27:28 PM
They offer an endometrial thickness scan for £80.......I presume that measures the thickness of the womb lining which is the one that is  of interest to us?   The services seem mainly aimed at fertility services.
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: GypsyRoseLee on November 28, 2015, 09:49:23 AM
A useful service for women who can't tolerate any progesterone and just use oestrogen BUT who still have a regular monthly bleed regardless of no progesterone.
Title: Re: Gynae Scanning Shop on Our High Street
Post by: limpy on November 28, 2015, 11:24:32 AM
There are alot of these mobile scanning units now ,there only used to be breast screening and blood donor ones. My friend is going to have hip/pelvis scanned in one next week as it's weeks to wait at the hospital,but it's still NHS.

Dazned - Is that a bone density scan?