First Things First — It’s Always Okay to Get Checked If you’ve noticed a change in your breasts and found yourself quietly worrying about it, this blog is for you. Whether it’s something you spotted this morning or something that’s been on your mind for a while, the most important thing to know right away […]
Breast Changes: What’s Normal, What’s Not and When to See a GP Read More »
Understanding the Early Signs of Gynaecological Cancers Gynaecological cancers affect the female reproductive system and can include cancers of the ovaries, womb, cervix, vulva and vagina. While these cancers are not always widely discussed, recognising potential symptoms early can play an important role in improving outcomes. During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month it is particularly important
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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
I’m not sleeping, I’m not myself: How to talk to a GP about midlife changes Read More »
Is Endometriosis and Fatigue Affecting Your Life? Fatigue is one of the most common and most life-altering symptoms of endometriosis — yet it’s also one of the least understood. Many women describe tiredness so heavy it feels impossible to shake, even after rest. But because fatigue is linked to so many conditions, it can sometimes
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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 is so much online at the moment about the menopause and this is awesome – Davina McCall has done a lot to bring this out into the open. But there is still a lot of work to do. I often see women in clinic who are either on the wrong kind of HRT/wrong dose
Do I Need Hormone Replacement Therapy? Read More »
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