Sheffield Prolapse &Urogynaecology Clinic
I provide specialist private assessment and treatment for vaginal prolapse, pelvic floor disorders, menopause, urinary incontinence and women’s health — at Spire Claremont and Circle Thornbury hospitals, Sheffield.
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Professor Swati Jha – Key Facts
I am Professor Swati Jha, a consultant urogynaecologist and female prolapse surgeon practising privately at Spire Claremont and Circle Thornbury hospitals in Sheffield. I specialise in vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, recurrent and complex prolapse, pelvic-floor conditions and menopause-related gynaecological problems. I hold RCOG subspecialty accreditation in urogynaecology and combine consultant-led clinical care with active research and national professional leadership.
I lead the RCOG Subspecialty Training Programme in Urogynaecology at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, one of only 14 accredited training centres in the UK. I’m also Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield. I have published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, has over 2,400 academic citations, and was awarded the prestigious RCOG Lindsay Stewart Memorial Lecture Award in 2024.
I’m an RCOG subspecialty-accredited Consultant urogynaecologist and female prolapse surgeon, practising privately in Sheffield since 2009. My practice is built around vaginal prolapse and pelvic floor surgery, with a particular focus on complex and recurrent prolapse, alongside perimenopause and menopause care — including menopause alongside prolapse, urinary symptoms or previous gynaecological surgery.
In the NHS, I am a Consultant Urogynaecologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, and Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield. I lead Urogynaecology Services, Perineal Trauma Service, and Paediatric Gynaecology Services.
I also lead the Mesh Complication Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, one of the NHS’s designated specialist centres for the assessment and surgical management of mesh-related complications. This work is undertaken within the NHS; however, it informs my private practice approach to prolapse surgery — I do not use mesh in my private procedures.
I’m also Training Programme Director for RCOG Subspecialty Training in Urogynaecology, Sheffield — the only centre in Yorkshire with RCOG subspecialty accreditation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I provide specialist private care across pelvic floor, menopause and general gynaecological conditions, with a particular focus on vaginal prolapse and perimenopause and menopause care, alongside expert care for paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, vulval conditions and labiaplasty.
If you feel a bulge, dragging sensation or discomfort, this may be a vaginal prolapse. Subspecialty assessment and the full range of treatment options available.
Menopause symptoms can be disruptive and unpredictable. Evidence-based HRT and hormone management tailored to your individual needs and health history.
Stress and urgency urinary incontinence are common and treatable. From pelvic floor physiotherapy to surgical correction — the right approach for your symptoms.
Specialist assessment for vulval skin conditions, vulvodynia, and labiaplasty. Sensitive, expert care in a private setting is offered.
Specialist gynaecological care for children and teenagers. Experienced, compassionate assessment in a private, supportive environment.
Assessment of heavy or irregular periods, ovarian cysts, fibroids and other general gynaecological concerns.
Vaginal and pelvic organ prolapse is the central focus of my private practice in
Sheffield. I assess and treat all types of prolapse — including complex and recurrent
prolapse, where a previous repair has not held or the anatomy is more involved — and I
offer both non-surgical and surgical treatment, matched to the individual. Where apical
(vault) support surgery is appropriate, I use native-tissue techniques rather than
synthetic mesh in my private practice.
I have performed more than 3000 prolapse surgeries.
Prolapse is not one condition. Which structure is involved — the bladder, bowel, womb or the vaginal vault after previous surgery — and how significantly, determines what treatment is right. I don't assume surgery is the answer until assessment shows it's needed.
I see and treat bladder prolapse (cystocele), bowel prolapse (rectocele), womb prolapse (uterine prolapse) and vault prolapse following hysterectomy. Read more about the different types of prolapse.
Some prolapse presentations are more involved than others — where a previous repair has recurred, where more than one compartment is affected, or where earlier surgery has changed the anatomy. This is an area of particular focus in my practice, and one I believe deserves specific attention rather than being treated as routine repeat surgery. Read more about recurrent prolapse treatment.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy, vaginal pessary fitting and, where appropriate, vaginal oestrogen — effective options in their own right, not simply an alternative to surgery.
Vaginal repair, uterine-preserving surgery and native-tissue apical support, selected according to your specific presentation and preferences.
I've provided perimenopause and menopause assessment for over 17 years, and I'm a member of the British Menopause Society. I've treated more than 10,000 women for menopause-related symptoms, with particular experience where menopause overlaps with another gynaecological condition — something a general menopause service isn't always set up to address. Consultations are available at Spire Claremont Hospital and Circle Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield, without a GP referral.
Menopause affects every woman differently, and its symptoms often overlap with — or are mistaken for — other gynaecological conditions. As a gynaecological surgeon as well as a menopause practitioner, I'm able to assess both together rather than treating one in isolation.
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) describes the changes to the vagina, vulva and bladder caused by reduced oestrogen — including dryness, discomfort and urinary symptoms. My research on this area, including in women treated for breast cancer, has been cited in NICE's own interventional procedures guidance.
Hormone replacement therapy isn't the right choice for every woman, and I don't offer it as a blanket recommendation. Whether HRT is appropriate for you — and which type and route — depends on your individual symptoms, history and risk factors, which I discuss in detail before any decision is made.
Book a Menopause ConsultationWomen commonly consult me when:
If any of this sounds familiar, I'd be glad to see you for an assessment. Book a consultation.
I've been a Consultant Urogynaecologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals since 2009, and I became Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sheffield in 2022. I hold FRCOG (2013), completed RCOG subspecialty accreditation in urogynaecology in 2008, and gained my MD from the University of Sheffield in 2019.
I'm Associate Editor of two Journals:
I've authored five books, including Menopause in Cancer Survivors (2025) and Medicolegal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BMA Book Award: Highly Commended, 2019).
View my full publication list on Google Scholar · Full credentials, awards and academic profile
Enquiry
You contact my secretary or hospital directly to arrange a consultation — no GP referral is required.
Consultation
A detailed discussion of your symptoms and history, with a clinical examination where appropriate.
Assessment and diagnosis
I explain clearly what's happening — including, where relevant, what type of prolapse or symptom pattern is present.
Treatment plan
I explain every appropriate option, conservative and surgical, and give you honest advice on what is — and isn't — needed.
Follow-up
I send a written summary to you and, with your consent, your GP, along with any agreed follow-up review.
Support throughout your care
I see patients and perform private surgery at Spire Claremont Hospital and Circle Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield. I remain responsible for your specialist assessment, treatment plan and surgery, while the experienced hospital teams support you throughout your visit and recovery.
When you attend the clinic, the outpatient team will welcome you, guide you through your appointment and answer practical questions about your visit. Their experience and reassurance are particularly valuable when you are attending with a sensitive or worrying condition.
Where physiotherapy forms part of your treatment or recovery, experienced physiotherapists are available to provide assessment, advice and support as required.
If you undergo surgery, you will be cared for on a dedicated hospital ward by specialist nurses. They will support you before and after your procedure and throughout your inpatient recovery.
I was invited to speak on BBC Radio Sheffield about uterine conditions and women’s pelvic health.
I offer private consultations at Spire Claremont Hospital and Circle Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield. No GP referral is required.
Clinic times
401 Sandygate Road
Sheffield
S10 5UB
0114 493 9549
312 Fulwood Road
Sheffield
S10 3BR
0114 266 1133
For appointment arrangements or practical questions, you can contact my practice through this website or telephone my secretary, Ms Lauren Hudson, on 07990 251036.
Website enquiries are normally answered within one hour during working hours. If you speak to my secretary directly, practical questions can usually be answered immediately. Any clinical question requiring my advice will be passed to me.
Bringing someone with you
You are welcome to attend with a trusted friend or family member. They can accompany you for reassurance and, with your permission, be present during the discussion.
If you attend alone and a clinical examination is required, a chaperone can be arranged in the clinic. Please mention this when booking or when you arrive.
Vaginal prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor support structures weaken and one or more pelvic organs — the bladder, uterus, or bowel — descend into or through the vaginal canal. It affects up to half of all women who have given birth, though not all cases cause symptoms requiring treatment.
Professor Swati Jha is a subspecialty-trained consultant urogynaecologist and Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield, with over 15 years of dedicated experience in vaginal prolapse surgery. She holds FRCOG and RCOG subspecialty accreditation in urogynaecology, leads the urogynaecology training programme at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, and consults privately at Spire Claremont and Circle Thornbury hospitals in Sheffield.
Yes. Many women improve significantly with pelvic floor physiotherapy, vaginal pessary fitting, vaginal oestrogen (in postmenopausal women), and lifestyle changes. I consider surgery only when symptoms are severe, worsening, or when conservative treatment has not provided adequate relief.
No. You can book a private consultation with me directly, without a GP referral. Contact my secretary at admin@swatijha.com or call 07990 251036.
I offer the full range of prolapse procedures including laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, sacrospinous fixation, hysteropexy (uterus-preserving surgery), anterior colporrhaphy, posterior colporrhaphy, and vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic floor repair. Surgery is performed at Spire Claremont and Circle Thornbury hospitals in Sheffield.
No. I do not use mesh in my private prolapse surgery. All procedures I perform privately use the patient’s own native tissue. I lead the Mesh Complication Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, where I manage complications arising from previous mesh procedures.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Anterior or posterior repair typically requires four to six weeks before returning to non-strenuous activities. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy usually requires six to eight weeks. Lifting restrictions apply for at least twelve weeks following apical procedures.
A new consultation costs £275. A follow-up appointment costs £160. Most major insurers are accepted including BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, and WPA. No GP referral is required.
Three ways to see me — no GP referral needed.
I treat prolapse, urinary incontinence, menopause-related and vulval conditions, and paediatric & adolescent gynaecology. Choose the route that suits you below; if you're not sure which applies, contact my secretary directly and I'll advise.
In-person clinic consultation with Professor Jha, covering prolapse, incontinence, menopause and vulval conditions.
Book at ClaremontIn-person clinic consultation, same consultant and same fees as Claremont.
Book at ThornburySuitable for initial assessment, second opinions and follow-up. If an examination proves necessary, I'll explain this and arrange a face-to-face appointment.
Book a Video Consultation See video consultation detailsNot sure which option fits, or have a query before booking — contact my secretary directly and she'll advise on the most suitable appointment.
Contact UsWe are here to answer any question.
Phone: 0114 266 1133
Phone: 0114 493 9549
Phone: 07990251036
Email: admin@swatijha.com