Grey matter decreases through menopause, but what can you do tot improve this?
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This medical blog explains vaginal atrophy now know as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause ( a new term), why it’s common, and how it leads to problems from irritation to UTIs and—even in rare cases—sepsis.
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Treating this early with oestrogen creams of HRT patches can make a huge difference
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Sleep apnoea often causes a person to feel tired int he morning, fatigued and you you may have high blood pressure.
People will admit to snoring, breathing holding while snoring if witnessed by a partner and may fall asleep easily during the day.
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Skeletal health is often overlooked until we fracture a bone out of the blue. This blog is about how to improve bone strength and health.
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This blog has been written by Dr Rachel McKeogh and Dr Siobhan Graham, addressing the symptoms of PMS and ways to reduce symptoms.
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Menopause, marking the end of reproductive years, involves stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Symptoms vary and management includes HRT, alternative therapies, and lifestyle adjustments.
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This time last year, Tim received an email from a previous patient asking if he would be a guest on his podcast called ‘Abiding’ a trauma recovery Podcast.
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Health promotion is usually driven by budget and financial gains. Below the age of 50 we do not get regular letters to remind us to examine our breasts or avail of the self-referral for mammograms once we turn age 40. Maybe this reminder could be added to the smear test reminder letter?
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Testosterone is also a female sex hormone produced by women along with oestrogen, bith important in developing the sexual organs. Testosterone decreases with age and is related to the slowing down of our ovaries and in some women when the menopause occurs suddenly in relation to medcation such as chemotherapy.
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Smear tests are not pleasant but necessary and having them performed in a relaxed environment can make the whole process much nicer. Our smear test results are back in 7 working days.
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While the central gripping chest pain or pressure is a typical manifestation of heart strain or a heart attack, it's crucial to recognise that women often experience different symptoms compared to men
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A contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod that is inserted under the skin of a woman's upper arm to provide long-term birth control. Here's a general overview of how a contraceptive implant is inserted by a doctor:
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Premenstrual tension (PMT) also known as PMS occurs in most women but to varying degrees. Women who exercise regularly may not notice the symptoms of PMT until they have an injury where they can no longer exercise.
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This blogs addresses alternatives to HRT for hot flashes. We look at the evidence for soy products and what to do if you’ve had breast cancer.
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