Gynaecology Negligence Compensation Claims
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When gynaecological treatment goes wrong, it can affect your health, your fertility and how you feel about yourself. If a diagnosis was missed, surgery caused avoidable harm, or you were not properly advised before an operation, you may be able to claim. We handle gynaecology negligence compensation claims across the UK and we will explain your options clearly and with care.
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Can you make a gynaecology negligence claim?
Gynaecological negligence means care for a condition affecting your reproductive health that fell below a reasonable standard and caused harm. It can involve a missed or delayed diagnosis, a mistake during surgery, an infection that was not spotted or treated, or an operation you were not properly advised about beforehand.
You may be able to make a gynaecology negligence compensation claim if the care you received fell short and that caused you avoidable harm. Not every complication is negligent, because some procedures carry risk even when care is good, so our team will look honestly at what happened and tell you whether you have a claim. Most gynaecological negligence claims are handled on a No Win No Fee basis.
How gynaecology negligence happens
Many gynaecologist negligence claims begin with symptoms that were not taken seriously. Pain, bleeding or other warning signs get put down to something routine, a smear test result is misread or not followed up, or a referral for further tests comes too late. With conditions like cervical or ovarian cancer, that delay can change the outcome.
Others follow a mistake in treatment: damage to the bowel, bladder or ureter during a hysterectomy or keyhole surgery, a sterilisation that failed, or an operation that went ahead without the risks and alternatives being properly explained. Where the care fell short and left you worse off, you may be entitled to claim.
of clinical claims received by NHS Resolution in 2023/24 were recorded under gynaecology
Gynaecology was the fifth-largest named specialty category by claim volume that year. Where substandard gynaecological care caused avoidable harm, you may be able to make a clinical negligence claim.
Types of gynaecological negligence we help with
These are some of the most common gynaecology negligence claims we see. If what happened to you is not listed, it is still worth asking.
Missed or delayed cancer diagnosis
Cervical, ovarian or womb cancer diagnosed late because symptoms were dismissed, a smear was misread, or a referral was delayed.
Gynaecology surgery negligence
Avoidable damage to the bowel, bladder or ureter during a hysterectomy, laparoscopy or other procedure, or injuries that were not repaired promptly.
Unnecessary hysterectomy
A hysterectomy carried out when alternatives were not offered, the risks were not explained, or the operation was not justified.
Failed sterilisation and contraception errors
A sterilisation that failed or was done poorly, a coil (IUD) fitted badly or left to perforate the womb, or contraceptive advice that fell short.
Missed infections and complications
An infection or internal injury after surgery or childbirth that was not spotted or treated in time, sometimes leading to sepsis or further surgery.
Prolapse and mesh complications
Problems after prolapse repair or vaginal mesh surgery, including complications that were not explained or dealt with properly.
The harm can range from a longer recovery and further treatment to loss of fertility and lasting physical or psychological effects. Tell us what happened and we will let you know where you stand.
Unnecessary hysterectomy claims
A hysterectomy is a major operation and, for many women, a life-changing one. It can mean the end of fertility, early menopause and a long recovery. Before it goes ahead, you should be told why it is needed, what the risks are, and whether anything less drastic could be tried first.
If alternatives were never discussed, the risks were not properly explained, or the operation was not justified by your condition, you may have a hysterectomy negligence claim. We will go through what you were told, and what you should have been told, at your pace.
- Less invasive treatments were never mentioned to you
- The risks, including early menopause, were not explained
- You felt rushed into the decision, with little time to ask questions
- You later found out the operation may not have been needed
Consent matters in these claims. Agreeing to an operation is not the same as being properly informed about it.
- The injury itself and how it affects your daily life
- The cost of further treatment and rehabilitation
- Lost earnings, now and in the future
- Care, help at home and other expenses
How much compensation for gynaecological negligence?
There is no single figure, and no reliable average. Compensation for gynaecological negligence depends on the harm the poor care caused, how it has affected your health and your life, and the financial impact that followed. A complication that was put right is very different from the loss of your fertility.
We will never promise a set amount. Once medical evidence sets out what happened and how it has affected you, your solicitor can explain what your gynaecology negligence claim may include.
Evidence that supports your claim
Gynaecological negligence claims rely on your medical records and expert evidence, so most of the work is ours. You do not need to gather everything before you get in touch.
Not sure you have enough? Get in touch anyway. We can request your records and arrange the independent expert evidence for you.
No Win No Fee gynaecology negligence claims
You can start a gynaecology negligence compensation claim without paying anything upfront. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay a fee for our work, subject to the terms of your agreement.
If your claim succeeds, an agreed success fee is deducted from your compensation. Your solicitor will explain this clearly before you commit to anything.
You will see the full terms in writing before your claim begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your claim.
Can you claim compensation for gynaecology negligence?
You may be able to, if your gynaecological care fell below a reasonable standard and that caused you avoidable harm. Not every complication is negligent, because some procedures carry risk even with good care, so both parts need to be shown: that the care fell short, and that it made a difference to your health. Our team can assess whether you have a gynaecology negligence claim.
Can I claim for an unnecessary hysterectomy?
Possibly, yes. If a hysterectomy went ahead without alternatives being offered, without the risks being properly explained, or without good clinical reason, you may have a claim. It can reflect the loss of fertility, early menopause, physical injury and the psychological impact. Consent is central here: agreeing to the operation is not the same as being properly informed about it.
Can I claim if my cervical or ovarian cancer was diagnosed late?
You may be able to, if the delay happened because your care fell short. That can include symptoms that were dismissed, a smear test that was misread or not followed up, or a referral that should have been made sooner. An independent expert will look at whether an earlier diagnosis should have been made and what difference it would have realistically made to your treatment and outcome.
Can I claim for a failed sterilisation?
Sometimes. Sterilisation has a small failure rate even when it is done properly, so a failure on its own is not always negligence. A claim may be possible where the procedure was carried out poorly, where a problem was missed afterwards, or where you were not properly warned about the risk of failure. Similar claims can arise from a badly fitted coil or one that perforated the womb. Our team can tell you where your situation sits.
How long do I have to make a gynaecology negligence claim?
In most cases you have three years, running from the negligent care or from when you first realised the harm was linked to it. There are exceptions: for children the three years usually run from their 18th birthday, and for someone who lacks the mental capacity to bring a claim, the time limit may not apply while that is the case. It is best to check rather than assume you are out of time.
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