Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

Itchy HRT Patch

Itchy HRT Patch? How to Stop Adhesive Reactions and Skin Irritation

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Why Is My HRT Patch Itchy? If you’ve searched: “HRT patch causing itching” “Red rash under oestrogen patch” “Allergic reaction to HRT patch adhesive” “Can I be allergic to my menopause patch?” You’re not alone. Hormone Replacement Therapy patches are a popular and effective way to deliver oestrogen during perimenopause and menopause. They provide steady […]

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Testosterone for women

Testosterone for women

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There is so much online about testosterone for women, but what is it exactly? Here’s what you need to know. What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that people traditionally think just belongs to men, but it doesn’t! Women have it too.  In fact, women produce 3-4 more testosterone in their body than oestrogen during

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oestrogen dominance

Oestrogen Dominance: Symptoms, Acne, Hot Flushes and How to Restore Hormonal Balance

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Oestrogen is one of the most important hormones in women’s health. It plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting bone density, maintaining cardiovascular health, and influencing mood, skin health, and brain function. However, when oestrogen is not adequately balanced by progesterone, it can lead to a hormonal pattern often referred to as

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midlife changes

I’m not sleeping, I’m not myself: How to talk to a GP about midlife changes

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Do You Feel Like You Are Losing Yourself? Waking at 3am for the third night in a row. Feeling flat, anxious, or unlike yourself. Snapping at people you love, forgetting words, or struggling to concentrate. Many women reach midlife feeling confused, exhausted, and quietly worried — yet unsure how to explain what’s happening or whether

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Surrogacy in the UK

Surrogacy in the UK: What You Really Need to Know Before You Start

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Surrogacy is becoming a more visible and talked-about path to parenthood, but for many people, it’s still one of the least understood. I sat down with two specialist fertility and surrogacy solicitors to unpack what surrogacy in the UK actually involves, what often surprises people, and why getting the right advice early can make all

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Progesterone Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes and What You Can Do

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Progesterone intolerance is an increasingly recognised reason why some women feel worse rather than better during the second half of their menstrual cycle, when starting contraception, or when using hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If progesterone is meant to be the “calming” hormone, why does it sometimes cause anxiety, low mood, rage, bloating, or a sense

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drospirenone pill UK

Drospirenone Explained: Slynd, Yasmin, Eloine & Drovelis – Uses, Benefits and Risks

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Drospirenone is a type of progestogen used in several contraceptive pills available in the UK. You’ll most commonly see it in: Slynd: a progestogen-only pill Yasmin, Eloine, and Drovelis: combined oral contraceptive pills (contain drospirenone + an oestrogen) This guide explains what drospirenone is, why it’s used, when it may help clinically (including some off-licence

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AMH blood test

AMH Blood Test: What It Is, What Your Levels Mean, and When to Test

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What Is the AMH Blood Test? The AMH blood test (Anti-Müllerian Hormone test) is a simple blood test that measures the level of AMH produced by the follicles inside your ovaries. AMH is one of the most reliable markers of ovarian reserve, essentially, it helps estimate how many eggs you have remaining. Unlike many other

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women’s hormone test results

Women’s Hormone Test Results Explained: Understanding Your Hormone & Health Panels

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When you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, fertility changes, or simply wanting clarity about your overall health, blood tests can feel confusing and overwhelming. But these numbers tell an incredibly important story about what’s happening inside your body. At The Female Health Doctor Clinic, our mission is to make your results simple, clear, and actionable, so you

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