Clinical Diagnostic Services

21/10/2026

Clinical Diagnostic Services is a leading ultrasound clinic headed by Bill Smith OBE, renowned for its expertise in gynaecology, women’s healthcare, infertility, early pregnancy and prenatal diagnosis.

To make an appointment and for enquires contact our team on:

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

14/10/2026

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CDS offers what can be termed as “comprehensive” cycle monitoring. Advanced transvaginal scanning can identify gynaecological problems which could make conception challenging as well as preventing normal development of early pregnancy.

To arrange a consultation in order to discuss cycle monitoring with Bill Smith contact the CDS team to schedule an appointment.

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

07/10/2026

Ultrasound Scanning and Mammography X-Ray techniques complement one another as part of breast imaging.

Unlike mammography, ultrasound scanning does not use radiation and can therefore be used more often for the same patient. Diagnostic accuracy is relatively similar for both. However, there are groups of patients where ultrasound might be of greater value. This is particularly true for breasts which contain increased glandular tissue (i.e. “dense breasts”), especially where hormonal (oestrogen) changes affect the breast, in patients using HRT or prolonged fertility treatments and pregnancy itself.

Ultrasound continues to be used for first-line investigation of breast disease and screening.

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To make an appointment for a Breast Ultrasound Scan at either of our clinics in Harley Street, London or Elstree, Hertfordshire please contact the CDS Team on:

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

Bill Smith highlights the importance of progesterone in early pregnancy.

To make an appointment at either of our clinics in Harley Street, London or Elstree, Hertfordshire please contact the CDS Team on:

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

16/09/2026

State of the art transvaginal ultrasound imaging can identify early pregnancy implantation from 4 weeks gestation onwards. Development of the baby itself can be carried out from 5-6 weeks onwards.

Early monitoring of the baby’s development offers tremendous reassurance to patients particularly with a background of fertility problems or miscarriage. Scanning is very often continued up to 10-12 weeks gestation at which stage NIPT (Harmony Test) is carried out as part of routine antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies.

For enquiries and appointments contact the CDS team on:

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

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11/09/2026

10/09/2026

A significant number of patients attend CDS having had previous mammography X-Ray which reported “dense breasts”. In most cases this simply means there is extensive but healthy glandular tissue within the breast.

Increased glandular tissue can cause general breast tenderness and sensitivity or feeling of lumpiness. In the vast majority of cases, the breasts are otherwise normal. The amount of glandular tissue within the breast naturally varies from individual to individual.

It is accepted that these changes can hide the presence of lesions, whether benign or cancerous, on mammography. Ultrasound examination is better at examining prominent glandular tissue within the breast.

Glandular tissue within the breast often reflects hormonal (oestrogen) changes within the woman’s body. This is particularly relevant in patients using HRT or any form of prolonged ovarian (infertility) stimulation and indeed during pregnancy itself.

CDS offers an established breast healthcheck service using modern ultrasound imaging for patients, especially for those experiencing symptoms or undergoing treatments outlined above or where there is a family history of breast disease.

"DENSE BREASTS” (Quotes from National Cancer Institute guidelines):

Dense breasts can make a mammogram more difficult to interpret.
Mammography is less sensitive in women with dense breasts.
Dense breasts are a risk factor for breast cancer.
Dense breasts are not considered an abnormal breast condition or a disease.

Contact the CDS team for an appointment:
📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk

02/09/2026

Clinical Diagnostics Services, headed by Bill Smith OBE is an internationally established ultrasound practice based in London and Elstree. It is recognised worldwide for its scanning expertise and clinical work carried out in key areas of gynaecology, infertility, pregnancy care and general medical screening, including breast, ovarian, liver, pancreas, testicular and prostate.

For enquiries and patient appointments please contact CDS the team on:

📞 020 8732 3070
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.clinicaldiagnostics.co.uk