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Menopause support & Menopause Treatments- Getting the Right Help

Menopause support & Menopause Treatments- Getting the Right Help

Menopause Support ‘I was recently asked by someone at a party what kind of doctor I was. My response was greeted with a jokey remark how his wife was ‘always moaning about the change’. When I elaborated on why I was so passionate about being a women’s health expert, his smile turned serious with the […]

Genital Health and Lifestyle Triggers

vulval itching, vaginal discharge, vulval irritation, lubricants, intimate washes

High leg, Brazilian, Bikini, Shorts, Thongs, Midi, the choices are endless. For some, selecting this essential piece of clothing is a quick, light decision. For others, the decision can be a real serious affair. Either way, choice is usually based on comfort or style, or both.  But is there something more crucial we are neglecting? […]

HRT and weight gain- the myth uncovered

HRT and weight gain- the myth uncovered

*HRT does NOT cause weight gain*There is no evidence that HRT causes weight gain. Menopause itself and hormone changes affect the way we store fat (often centrally around the tummy).In later life, metabolism is reduced, and we lose muscle mass (where muscle helps burn calories). These processes result in a tendency to store rather than […]

Breast Health & Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Health & Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness One important aspect all women need to be attentive to is breast health. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. It can affect anyone, and in the UK, 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed.Early detection is key, as catching it early will mean successful treatment in majority of […]

Gynaecology Cancer Awareness & Women’s Health

Gynaecology Cancer Awareness & Women's Health

September is ‘gynae’ gynaecology cancer awareness month…. I know that thinking and talking about gynaecology and vulvovaginal health may be difficult. Understandably, for some it can be incredibly triggering, especially if there is already a personal experience of cancer. Many women choose avoidance as the thought of finding something abnormal causes significant anxiety.  BUT the […]

Testosterone and Menopause

Testosterone and Menopause

Testosterone and Menopause Testosterone HRT is often referred to as the ‘male’ hormone, but did you know it is also produced in huge quantities in the ovaries, adrenal glands and brain in females?  This hormone is probably best known for influencing sexual desire, but there is so much more to it. In fact, we have […]

Perimenopause and Bladder Infections, Chronic UTIs

Perimenopause and Bladder Infections, Chronic UTIs

Bladder issues and Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are the most common illnesses, with most women experiencing one at some point in their life. It is important to not confuse common with trivial as this condition can have a massive impact on quality of life.Not everyone or every UTI is the same; with symptoms and episodes […]