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HRT, Breast Cancer and the Media!
As I am sure you are all too aware, the link between HRT and breast cancer has been in the media again this last week. It unfortunately feels all too reminiscent of the media coverage following the publication of the…
The perils of over-washing!
I recently saw a patient in my surgery who was struggling with an itchy vaginal discharge. She’d tried using some over-the-counter thrush treatments which worked for a while, but then the symptoms would just come back again. Unfortunately, not an…
Can the emergency contraceptive pill be delivered to your door?
It was interesting to read this article about how the makers of ellaOne have started offering ‘same day delivery’ to women requiring the emergency contraceptive pill – in fact they can deliver it within 3hrs to women living in the…
Women’s Institute proposed resolution – Don’t Fear the Smear
I was kindly invited by the Suffolk West Federation of Women’s Institutes (SWFWI) to give a presentation at their Resolution Conference which took place in Bury St Edmunds on Thursday April 17th. One of the proposed resolutions for 2019 is…
Liz Earle MBE talks about her experiences of menopause and HRT
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/a26822438/liz-earle-the-truth-about-hormone-replacement-therapy-advice/ This is an excellent article written by Liz Earle. She gives a wonderful insight into her own experiences, but also sheds positive light on the benefits of HRT. It’s great that she refers to ‘body identical’ HRT – something…
Period Poverty and Education
No girl should have to miss out on her education because of her period – either through lack of access to sanitary products, or because of the symptoms she has to struggle with each month. Its heartbreaking to hear stories…