McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
Date posted — 4.06.25
For many women, periods are more than just a monthly inconvenience. They can be genuinely debilitating. Heavy bleeding, painful cramps, bloating, fatigue, and disruption to daily life are common experiences, yet often dismissed or downplayed. One of the most frequent treatment options offered is the contraceptive pill. And while this may help some, it’s certainly not the only – or always the most appropriate – solution.
At McKeown Medical, we believe in empowering our patients with choices. If you’ve been prescribed the pill but still find yourself struggling, there are other options available.
Not all period pain or heavy bleeding is ‘normal’. In fact, these symptoms can be signs of underlying conditions that require proper investigation. Some of the most common causes include:
Many patients who come to us have been living with these conditions undiagnosed for years, often dismissed or given one-size-fits-all treatments. That’s why a thorough, specialist-led diagnostic process is essential. Learn more about diagnostic hysteroscopy at McKeown Medical.
There are ways to support your menstrual health through lifestyle, and while they may not be a cure, they can be a helpful part of a wider management plan.
These methods can offer short-term relief, but if you’re continuing to suffer month after month, further treatment options should be explored.
Beyond the pill, there are several other hormone-based treatments available:
Pros:
Often effective in reducing bleeding and pain, non-surgical
Cons:
Potential side effects (mood changes, bloating, breakthrough bleeding), and not ideal for those seeking hormone-free options or those who have had poor experiences with hormones in the past.
Some patients are simply looking for non-hormonal treatments. Others may have contraindications to hormonal therapies. For these individuals, exploring alternatives becomes a priority.
If you’ve tried medication and lifestyle changes but are still experiencing significant symptoms, surgical interventions may offer more lasting relief.
One of the most compelling, minimally invasive procedures now available is NovaSure® endometrial ablation, particularly for women seeking a non-hormonal yet effective option.
NovaSure® is a quick, safe procedure that removes the uterine lining — the part of the womb that sheds each month during menstruation — to dramatically reduce or stop menstrual bleeding altogether. Performed in under 5 minutes, it doesn’t involve any cuts or stitches, and recovery is usually fast.
Why it appeals to many of our patients:
At McKeown Medical, we’re proud to be the first private clinic in Scotland to offer NovaSure as an outpatient treatment, providing cutting-edge care in a calm, comfortable setting without the need for hospital admission.
We understand how frustrating it can be to feel dismissed or rushed through the healthcare system. At McKeown Medical, we take a different approach. Led by Dr Iain Martin, a consultant gynaecologist, our clinic offers thorough diagnostic assessments and personalised treatment plans.
Whether you need advanced imaging, diagnostic hysteroscopy, or are exploring your options for NovaSure®, our goal is to help you get answers and relief with compassion, clarity, and expert care.
Don’t just settle for one type of treatment for your heavy or painful periods. At McKeown Medical, our experts can help investigate the cause of your concerns and offer a range of treatments tailored to your specific needs. Book a consultation to talk with our team today.
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Here’s another gorgeous upper blepharoplasty result from our phenomenal surgeon, @bramhallplasticsurgery.
This patient is 62 years old and came to us for upper eyelid surgery just 2.5 months ago. Russell performed the procedure while she was awake with just a few numbing injections. Here at the clinic we can offer facial surgery with local anaesthetic for those who want to remain awake, or with deep sedation for anyone who’d prefer to sleep throughout (without the downsides of general anaesthetic!)
Thank you to this patient for allowing us to share her fabulous result - her scars are already settling beautifully and will continue to fade over the next 12 months.
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Our resident superstar breast surgery expert Dr Kavita was asked to talk about trends in breast surgery on BBC Radio Scotland today. This was Kavita’s first ever live interview and we thought she nailed it!
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And this is why combination treatments always win!
This lovely patient is in her 50s and was noticing all of the classic signs of ageing. She was starting to see some jowls forming, the neck was becoming more saggy and she felt she was looking tired.
At this stage in the ageing process it is not one thing that is responsible for causing the tired expression, its a combination of changes that are working together which is why we need a combination of treatments to target it effectively.
We did some sofwave treatment first to tighten the skin on the face and neck. Sofwave is very effective at tightening the skin, but remember: the skin is only the outer layer of the face, so we supported the treatment with some volume replacement in the deeper layers.
I decided to post her selfie style before and afters as well as her clinical pictures so you can see how it looks in real life, as well as the clinical up-close detail. The patient is over the moon with her results.
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Here is another beautifully balanced deep plane face and neck lift by the skilful @bramhallplasticsurgery.
The deep plane technique, as the name suggests, works at a deeper level, repositioning the underlying structures of the face and neck rather than simply tightening the skin. By addressing the deeper tissues, we can restore more natural proportions, refine the jawline, and create a smoother, more defined contour beneath the chin - especially when the patient moves or bends their neck forward.
To achieve this impressive improvement in the neck, even in flexion, Russell reduced the deep fat (from under the muscle), trimmed and shaped the salivary glands and reconstructed the muscles of the neck to create a rejuvenated result. This is a much more sophisticated procedure compared with a standard face and neck lift.
At just 2 months post-op, her result is already beautifully balanced. The jawline is sharper, the neck more sculpted, and everything sits in harmony with the rest of her features. Scars are settling well and will continue to soften over time.
She may choose to refine things further with laser resurfacing for skin quality and subtle volume restoration in the mid-face, but even at this stage, the transformation speaks for itself.
Thank you to our patient for allowing us to share her journey.
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Thank you to this lovely patient for allowing us to share her beautiful result from the talented @bramhallplasticsurgery.
This patient is just 2.5 months after upper eyelid surgery, and already looking incredibly fresh and natural. The scars are settling very well and will continue to soften over the coming months.
The incisions are carefully placed within the natural eyelid crease, making them very difficult to see once healed. Excess skin has been removed to open up the eye area, while maintaining a soft, natural appearance.
A small amount of muscle was reduced at the outer part of the eyelid to address hooding, without affecting the central area. This helps preserve a youthful fullness above the eye. There has also been a conservative reduction of the lateral brow fat to further refine the contour. This highly tailored, bespoke approach to surgery is the attention to detail that lies at the heart of our clinic’s approach and philosophy.
As with many patients, her anatomy meant these changes developed earlier than expected. In the right cases, surgery at a younger age can deliver a subtle but very impactful improvement.
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Happy Easter from our excited little bunnies 🐣🐰
Thank you to our lovely patient for allowing us to share these photos.
This is just 4 weeks after her first session (of three) with Juläine and we’re already starting to see a soft return of fullness and improvement in skin quality.
Juläine is not a traditional filler. It works by stimulating your body’s own collagen production, gradually restoring structure, firmness and elasticity from within.
This is just the beginning. As collagen continues to rebuild over the coming weeks and months, results will become more noticeable with improved support, smoother contours and a natural, refreshed appearance.
The patient is delighted with her progress so far. What do you think?
And this is why HA fillers have never gone out of fashion in our practice!
This lovely patient had all the classic signs of volume loss in her face and there is no other non-surgical treatment that can address this quite as quickly, effectively and non-invasively as HA filler. Of course, it needs to be carefully and sensitively applied.
This patient had a total of 10mls of HA as well as some wrinkle relaxing on the upper face. She is delighted with her restoration. What do you think?
Upper eyelid surgery isn’t just for ageing eyes! Some patients naturally have excess upper eyelid skin from a young age due to their anatomy, like this 29-year-old patient who had a congenital upper eyelid fold and recently underwent an upper blepharoplasty with the ever-talented @bramhallplasticsurgery.
The excess eyelid skin rested directly on her eyelashes, causing irritation and a persistent feeling of heaviness around the eyes which had been bothering her for several years. Upper eyelid surgery can address both functional symptoms and aesthetic concerns, helping patients achieve a lighter, more open eye appearance.
This patient is just 7 weeks after surgery. At this early stage of healing the scars are still maturing and in younger patients this process can take slightly longer. The incision is placed within the natural eyelid crease and as healing progresses the scar typically fades and becomes extremely difficult to see, often blending into the natural eyelid fold.
She`s delighted with the results so far, and we`re grateful to her for allowing us to share her results with you.
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