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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Pelvic pain is a common problem among the women I see in clinic. They’ve often been suffering FOR YEARS before a diagnosis has been made. Many people have heard of endometriosis, but have you heard of adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is sadly not very well known, and there’s a lot myths and lack of understanding floating around
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The SHBG blood test is a valuable tool we use in clinic to assess hormone levels, particularly in the context of menopause. What is the SHBG blood test? SHBG stands for Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, which is a protein produced mainly by the liver. Its role is to bind to certain sex hormones in the
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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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Regular screening tests are crucial for maintaining women’s health and detecting potential issues early. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides guidelines on essential screening tests tailored to women of different ages. Limitations of screening Before launching a health screening programme, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) checks if it’s useful, safe,
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There are so many myths and worries out there when it comes to cancer of the cervix. It’s no wonder that uptake of the cervical screening test is low! But trust me when I say this, cervical screening SAVES LIVES. I had an abnormal smear a few years ago and needed treatment. It was caught
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Recently there has been some press coverage given to a paper published in the BMJ about the use of progestogens and the risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery. It highlighted the increased risk with the contraceptive injection, and a low risk with hormonal coils. While new research is important, I feel we have to be
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The multiple benefits of magnesium was something that I started to learn about recently during a fabulous talk given to our community by my nutritionist colleague Natalie Coghlan. You can watch the replay here. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in our general health and it is particularly helpful for women.
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What is pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS)? Pelvic congestion syndrome is a cause of pelvic pain in 13-14% of women. It can also be known as ovarian vein reflux. It is like having varicose veins, but inside the pelvis – the veins around the pelvic organs become swollen. This pressure from the swollen veins is what
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We’re all unique when it comes to periods, and it can feel like sometimes no two periods are the same. Here’s a quick guide on what is normal, what isn’t, and what can be done about it. What is a normal period? While periods are different for everyone, an average period lasts 28 days +/-
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