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25/3/25 - Urgent temporary changes to appointment making process, please read

Due to staffing constraints, new appointments for the following services can only be booked online for the remainder of this week:

  • PrEP 
  • Contraceptive Implants
  • Contraceptive Coils
  • STI No Symptoms
  • Young People Clinic

If our booking portal is showing no appointments available in your area then unfortunately our appointments are fully booked. Please do not call us as we do not have access to any additional appointments. If this is the case, please check for appointments becoming available later in the week.

Our switchboard remains open only for those with symptoms or those seeking support for unintended pregnancy.

We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Appointments booked online can also be cancelled and amended via the same booking portal.

 

Cervical Biopsy

Cervical Biopsy Clinics are carried out at:

  • Royal Alexandra Hospital: 0141 314 6719
  • Inverclyde Royal Hospital: 01457 525 411
  • Vale of Leven Hospital: 01389 817 275
  • Stobhill Hospital: 0141 355 1209

To find out further information or support please look at NHSGGC website  

Cervical Biopsy

    What is Cervical Biopsy?

    You have had a small sample of tissue (a biopsy) taken from your cervix today. A biopsy is about the size of a pinhead. This will be sent to the lab for further tests. The result of the biopsy will show how abnormal the area is and if further treatment is needed

    After your Biopsy

    Result

    Once your result is available you will receive a letter about it. If you require further treatment you will receive an appointment within 6-8 weeks.

    Pain

    You may experience slight abdominal cramps for a couple of days. Take simple pain-killers like ibuprofen or paracetamol if required.

    Discharge and Bleeding

    You may experience a dark-coloured discharge or slight bleeding for a couple of days until the biopsy site has healed.

    If bleeding is excessive, for example soaking through sanitary towels, contact NHS 24 / or your local A&E.

    A foul-smelling discharge is not normal. Please contact the Colposcopy Clinic or your GP for advice.

     

    Contacts and Information Colposcopy

    For further information or support please look at NHSGGC website  or  if you need to contact the clinic for any reason e.g. you are running a little late, the contact number are as follows:

    • Royal Alexandra Hospital: 0141 314 6719
    • Inverclyde Royal Hospital: 01457 525 411
    • Vale of Leven Hospital: 01389 817 275
    • Stobhill Hospital: 0141 355 1209

    NHS 24: call 111

    Jo's Trust: www.jostrust.org.uk