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Women’s Health Clinic: Your Complete Guide to Expert, Personalised Care

Leave a Comment / Contraception, Female Cancers, Fertility, Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health, Period Problems and Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy and Post-natal / Dr Nikki

Every woman deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in her health. Yet too often, women face long waits, rushed consultations, or dismissive care when they turn to traditional healthcare systems. A women’s health clinic offers something different: expert, compassionate, GP-led support that prioritises your wellbeing at every stage of life. At The Female Health […]

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Top Women’s Health Clinics in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Finding the right women’s health clinic is a personal decision that depends on your specific needs, location, and preferences. This guide presents key information about leading women’s health clinics across the UK to help you make an informed choice. UK Women’s Health Clinics Comparison Table 2025 Clinic Name Location Specialties Consultation Options Key Features Patient

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Why Hormone Testing Matters for High-Performing Women

Leave a Comment / Fertility, Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health, Period Problems and Pelvic Pain / Emily Williams

Fatigue is a Growing Concern for Professional Women If you’re in your late 30s or early 40s and juggling a demanding career, social life, and long-term goals, it’s easy to dismiss persistent tiredness, mood shifts, or changes to your cycle as “just stress.” But what if it’s something more? For high-performing women, hormone imbalance is

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The Estrobolome: How Your Gut Shapes Hormone Health

Leave a Comment / Fertility, Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health, Period Problems and Pelvic Pain / Dr Nikki

What is the Estrobolome? The estrobolome is the collection of gut bacteria that metabolise and regulate oestrogen. After your liver processes oestrogen, it’s sent to the gut for removal. But the estrobolome decides whether that oestrogen is eliminated — or recycled back into your bloodstream. When your estrobolome is balanced, your hormone levels remain steady.

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Vulval Itching: Causes, Lichen Sclerosus & Vulval Cancer

Leave a Comment / Female Cancers, Lifestyle and Wellness, Mental Health / Dr Nikki

Vulval itching is a common but often distressing symptom that affects women of all ages. While it’s usually linked to minor issues such as thrush or skin irritation, persistent vulval itching should never be ignored. In some cases, it can point to conditions such as lichen sclerosus or even vulval cancer. This guide explains the

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Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Which Weight Loss Medication Works Best for Menopause?

3 Comments / Fertility, Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health / Dr Nikki

If you’ve been researching weight loss medications during menopause, you’ve likely come across two names: Wegovy vs Mounjaro. Both are highly effective GLP-1 weight loss medications, but they work slightly differently. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision about these weight loss injections. The Key Difference Between Mounjaro vs Wegovy Wegovy

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Mounjaro Weight Loss Treatment Milton Keynes: NHS Approval vs Private Care – Is Support Coming Too Late?

2 Comments / Female Cancers, Fertility, Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health / Dr Nikki

Written in collaboration with resident specialist GP Dr Samila Asad. Mounjaro headlines have made a big splash across Milton Keynes and the UK in recent weeks, especially: The NHS has now approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a powerful GLP-1 weight loss injection, for prescribing in primary care. It’s a great step forward for patients in Milton Keynes

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Understanding PMS and PMDD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle and Wellness, Mental Health, Period Problems and Pelvic Pain / Dr Nikki

Let’s face it, periods can be tough enough without all the extra symptoms some of us experience each month. If you’ve ever felt like a completely different person before your period, you’re definitely not alone. You might be dealing with PMS or even PMDD. In this guide, we’ll walk through what PMS and PMDD are,

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Brain Fog in Women: Why It Happens & 9 Ways to Improve Mental Clarity

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Brain fog is when your mind feels cloudy, making it hard to think clearly, focus, or remember things. Many women experience this at some point in their lives due to hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, or health conditions. It can be frustrating and impact your daily life, but the good news is there are ways to

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10 Ways To Get Your Libido Back

Leave a Comment / Lifestyle and Wellness, Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Mental Health / Dr Nikki

Not wanting to have sex is just a part of getting older right? Well I disagree! Who made the rules that sex stops when you get old? I still want to be having sex well into my old age, and menopause is certainly not going to stop me. But what if the va-va-voom has gone

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