Professor Swati Jha — Consultant Urogynaecologist and Female Prolapse Surgeon, Sheffield
I'm an RCOG-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.
No GP referral is required. Self-pay and most major insurers accepted.
About My Practice
I'm Professor Swati Jha, a consultant urogynaecologist and female prolapse surgeon in Sheffield. I hold FRCOG and RCOG subspecialty accreditation in urogynaecology, and I'm Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sheffield. My private practice is built around pelvic organ prolapse — including complex and recurrent prolapse — and perimenopause and menopause care, with particular experience in menopause alongside prolapse, urinary symptoms, or previous gynaecological surgery. I see patients at Spire Claremont Hospital and Circle Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield, without a GP referral.
I've been a consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals since 2009, and I combine my clinical practice with research and national leadership roles in urogynaecology. My aim in every consultation is the same: a clear diagnosis, honest advice on what is — and isn't — needed, and a treatment plan built around you.
Credentials at a Glance
- FRCOG — Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- RCOG Subspecialty-Accredited Urogynaecologist (2008) — 1 of 14 UK training centres
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Sheffield
- RCOG Subspecialty Training Programme Director, Sheffield
- Consultant Urogynaecologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals since 2009
- 150+ peer-reviewed publications · 2,800+ citations
- GMC Registration No. 5207986
- 4.98/5 Doctify rating from 181 verified reviews
Specialist Gynaecology and Urogynaecology Services in Sheffield
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.
Vaginal & Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Assessment and treatment of all types of prolapse, including complex and recurrent prolapse — explored in full detail below.
Prolapse treatment & surgeryPerimenopause & Menopause
Consultant-led menopause assessment, including menopause alongside prolapse, urinary symptoms or previous surgery — explored in full detail below.
Menopause care & assessmentUrinary Incontinence
Assessment and treatment of stress and urgency incontinence and overactive bladder, from physiotherapy through to surgical options.
Incontinence treatmentVulval Conditions
Specialist assessment for vulval skin conditions including lichen sclerosus, and consultation for labiaplasty.
Vulval conditions & labiaplastyPaediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology
Specialist gynaecological care for children and teenagers, including complex presentations, in a private and supportive setting.
Paediatric gynaecologyGeneral Gynaecology
Assessment of heavy or irregular periods, ovarian cysts, fibroids and other general gynaecological concerns.
Book a general gynaecology consultationVaginal and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: My Specialist Focus in Sheffield
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.
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.
Types of Prolapse I Treat
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.
Complex and Recurrent 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.
Treatment Options
Non-surgical treatment
Pelvic floor physiotherapy, vaginal pessary fitting and, where appropriate, vaginal oestrogen — effective options in their own right, not simply an alternative to surgery.
Surgical treatment
Vaginal repair, uterine-preserving surgery and native-tissue apical support, selected according to your specific presentation and preferences.
Perimenopause and Menopause: Consultant-Led Care in Sheffield
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.
Menopause Alongside Gynaecological Conditions
- Menopause with pelvic organ prolapse
- Menopause with urinary symptoms
- Menopause and recurrent urinary tract infections
- Menopause after hysterectomy
- Menopause after breast cancer
- Menopause alongside fibroids or endometriosis
- Premature ovarian insufficiency [VERIFY BEFORE PUBLICATION]
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
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.
HRT and Individualised Assessment
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 ConsultationWhy Choose Professor Jha
Subspecialty Accreditation
I completed RCOG-accredited subspecialty training in urogynaecology in 2008 — Sheffield is one of only 14 UK centres holding this accreditation.
National Clinical Leadership
I'm the immediate past President of the British Society of Urogynaecology (2019–2021), current Chair of RCOG Research, and a Specialist Adviser to the NICE Interventional Procedures Programme.
Consultant-Led Care
I carry out every consultation, examination and procedure personally — there's no registrar or delegated care in my private practice.
Native-Tissue Surgical Approach
Where apical prolapse support is clinically appropriate, I use native-tissue techniques rather than synthetic mesh in my private practice.
Academic Standing
I'm Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sheffield, with 150+ peer-reviewed publications and over 2,800 citations. See my publications and national roles.
Evidence-Based, Honest Advice
I recommend surgery only when it's clinically indicated, and I explain every option — conservative and surgical — clearly before we decide anything together.
About Professor Swati Jha
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.
Research and Academic Standing
- 150+Peer-reviewed publications
- 2,800+Academic citations
- 5Books published
- £6.7m+Research funding secured (2009–2024)
National and Professional Roles
- President, British Society of Urogynaecology (2019–2021)
- Chair, RCOG Research (2024–present)
- Specialist Adviser, NICE Interventional Procedures Programme
- Training Programme Director, RCOG Subspecialty Urogynaecology Training, Sheffield
- RCOG Lindsay Stewart Memorial Lecture Award, 2024
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
What Patients Say
“My treatment from diagnosis to post-operative care by Prof Swati Jha was excellent in every way. Her knowledge, skills, communication, care for the patient's needs and efficiency were exemplary.”
“I feel privileged and so grateful to have been in Professor Swati Jha's care. From the first meeting she was friendly, professional and caring. She was always clear when explaining my medical treatment and always gave me the confidence I needed. My surgery has been a success.”
“Fabulous from start to finish.”
“Dr Jha is at the forefront of her specialty and a nationally recognised leader in urogynaecology. Her knowledge of female incontinence and prolapse is exemplary and above all, she has a kind and compassionate manner.”
What to Expect: Your Consultation Journey
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Enquiry
You contact my secretary directly to arrange a consultation — no GP referral is required.
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Consultation
A detailed discussion of your symptoms and history, with a clinical examination where appropriate.
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Assessment and diagnosis
I explain clearly what's happening — including, where relevant, what type of prolapse or symptom pattern is present.
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Treatment plan
I explain every appropriate option, conservative and surgical, and give you honest advice on what is — and isn't — needed.
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Follow-up
I send a written summary to you and, with your consent, your GP, along with any agreed follow-up review.
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Clinic Locations and Appointments
Spire Claremont Hospital
401 Sandygate RoadSheffield S10 5UB
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New consultation £205 · Follow-up £125. Most major insurers accepted, including BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, WPA and Bupa Fee Assured. Self-pay patients also welcome. No GP referral required.
Homepage FAQs
Prolapse
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor support structures weaken and one or more pelvic organs — the bladder, womb or bowel — descend into or through the vaginal canal. It's common, particularly after childbirth, though not all cases cause symptoms requiring treatment.
What is complex or recurrent prolapse?
Complex or recurrent prolapse describes presentations where a previous repair hasn't held, more than one compartment is affected, or earlier surgery has changed the anatomy. These cases benefit from specific specialist assessment rather than being treated as routine repeat surgery.
Can prolapse be treated without surgery?
Yes. Many women improve with pelvic floor physiotherapy, vaginal pessary fitting and vaginal oestrogen. Surgery is considered only when symptoms are significant or when conservative treatment hasn't given adequate relief.
Is mesh used in prolapse surgery?
Not in my private practice. Where apical (vault) support surgery is appropriate, I use native-tissue techniques rather than synthetic mesh.
Perimenopause and menopause
Can menopause be assessed alongside a prolapse or urinary problem?
Yes — this is a particular focus of my practice. Menopause symptoms often overlap with prolapse, urinary symptoms, or the after-effects of previous gynaecological surgery, and I assess these together rather than treating them as separate problems.
What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause?
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) refers to changes in the vagina, vulva and bladder caused by reduced oestrogen after menopause, including dryness, discomfort during sex and urinary symptoms. It's a recognised and treatable condition.
Is HRT right for me?
This depends on your individual symptoms, medical history and risk factors. I discuss the benefits and risks specific to your circumstances at consultation rather than offering a general recommendation.
Referral and appointments
Do I need a GP referral to see you privately?
No. You can book a private consultation with me directly, without a GP referral.
How much does a private consultation cost?
A new consultation costs £205 and a follow-up appointment costs £125. Most major insurers are accepted, and self-pay patients are also welcome.
Location
Where do you see private patients?
I hold private clinics at Spire Claremont Hospital (401 Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5UB) and Circle Thornbury Hospital (312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BR).
Book a Private Consultation in Sheffield
No GP referral is required. Consultations are available at Spire Claremont Hospital and Circle Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield.