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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Vaginal wall prolapse is a condition that can feel a little daunting to discuss, but it’s actually very common, especially among women who have given birth, gone through menopause, or have had certain medical conditions. The good news? It’s manageable and treatable, and by understanding it better, you can make informed choices about your health.
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Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition that affects only women born genetically female. It happens when a baby is born with one of the X chromosomes partially or completely missing. In this blog, we’ll explore what Turner syndrome is, its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments available. Whether you or someone you love
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If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money. This is a specially designed pre-payment certificate just for use when being prescribed HRT. How much does the HRT pre-payment certificate cost? Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90 (just changed
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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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Get a free copy of “Menopause Q&A for your healthcare professional”. This resource is intended to help you to put together some answers to some common questions that your healthcare provider will want to know before considering Hormone Replacement Therapy along with access to the menopause symptom checker. (you’ll also receive an informative weekly women’s health email
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a condition that affects many women, caused by reducing circulating oestrogen in the body. It can also be known as vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, but it is so much more than just vaginal dryness! It can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, yet it often goes undiagnosed
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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
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I’ve been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, and I have to say, even with my training as a GP and women’s health specialist, I didn’t know much about this condition. It’s safe to say that it has been a massive learning curve and a higly emotional journey. And it’s not quite over for me yet…
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