Dr Lorraine Dinardo

Dr Lorraine Dinardo holds the post of Consultant Gynaecologist at the Nuffield Health Chester Hospital, The Grosvenor. She was appointed as a Consultant Gynaecologist at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2011 where she is currently the Clinical Lead for the Urogynaecology Department & Gynaecology Risk. Dr Dinardo qualified in Medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 1997, commencing her postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology throughout the Merseyside area specialising and completing her advanced training in the field of Urogynaecology and Female Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Dr Dinardo's long-term interests also relate to Antenatal, Postnatal Pelvic Floor Health and 3rd & 4th Degree Tears and she is involved in the regional facilitation of the NHS England Perinatal Pelvic Health Services where she is regional Clinical Chair. Dr Dinardo also holds the position of Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Liverpool for her dedication and engagement in Undergraduate Medical Education. A keen interest in research has led to her being a Principal Investigator for Urogynaecology Trials: SIMS & FUTURE- patient recruitment. Dr Dinardo is also a member of the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG), International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA), European Urogynaecological Association (EUGA), International Continence Society (ICS) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). Personal interests: Hill walking, skiing, open water swimming, sea kayaking, photography and international travel - anything outdoors!

Dr Dinardo is a Consultant Gynaecologist with and Subspecialist, of many years standing, within the field of Urogynaecology & Female Pelvic Floor Health. Her expertise lies in the following areas: Vaginal and Uterine Prolapse- surgical and medical management with vaginal pessaries Bladder Diagnostics with Urodynamic Investigation & Outpatient Cystoscopy to aid treatment of urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, bladder pain, recurrent urinary tract infections and voiding dysfunction Bladder injection therapy- BOTOX for Overactive Bladder symptoms Urinary Stress Incontinence Surgery- Urethral Bulking Agents and Autologous Fascial Sling surgery Bladder instillations for Pain (ISC) & Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Obstetric Pelvic Floor Injury- 3rd & 4th Degree Tears/ Perineal Pain Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause (GSM)/ Vulval Pain and Irritation General Gynaecology: Cervical Smears Heavy Menstrual Bleeding - investigation and Diagnostic Hysteroscopy (D&C) Fitting & Removal of Mirena Coils Postmenopausal Bleeding Menopause/ Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Family Planning/ Contraception Vulval Lesion Excision Special interests: Adolescent Gynaecology