by Gillian Jackson | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is Hormonal Contraception Safe for Teenagers with Painful, Heavy Periods? Periods – we all know they can be a bit of a nightmare. But for some teenagers, they’re more than just a monthly inconvenience. We’re talking about periods that are so heavy they’re missing...
by Gillian Jackson | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Just When You Thought It Was Over… So, you made it through the hot flushes, the mood swings, and the sleepless nights. You thought the worst of menopause was behind you. Then, out of nowhere, you start noticing new, uninvited...
by Gillian Jackson | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some health conditions come with awareness campaigns, celebrity spokespeople, and brightly coloured ribbons. And then there are the ones no one talks about—the ones that affect people’s most intimate areas, leaving them feeling embarrassed, dismissed, or simply...
by Gillian Jackson | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’re often told the only way to manage heavy or painful periods is to pop a contraceptive pill, get a hormonal coil, or take a monthly trip to the GP begging for stronger painkillers. But what if you don’t want to go down the hormonal route? Whether it’s due to...
by Gillian Jackson | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it comes to gallstones, women get the short end of the stick—literally. We’re twice as likely as men to develop them, thanks to hormones, pregnancy, and even birth control. But despite this, gallstones rarely get a mention in women’s health discussions. So, let’s...
by Gillian Jackson | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
For years, women’s health has been treated as if it’s just about reproductive organs—pregnancy, periods, and the occasional mammogram. But here’s the thing: we are so much more than our wombs and boobs! Women’s bodies have unique health risks that go way...
