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Insights from our team on the latest advances in medicine, skin and women’s health.
What actually happens at a coil fitting
A coil fitting is a short procedure, usually a few minutes, inside a longer appointment. Here is what happens, step by step, and what to watch for afterwards.
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Perimenopause when your blood tests come back normal
Many women are told their hormone tests are normal while their symptoms say otherwise. A GP explains why a normal result does not rule out perimenopause.
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Recurrent UTIs: why they keep coming back
If you seem to have one urine infection after another, there is usually a reason. A GP explains why UTIs recur, what should be checked and how prevention works.
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Heavy periods: when to investigate, not just manage
Heavy periods are common, but common is not the same as normal. A GP explains what counts as heavy, what can cause it, and when a closer look is worthwhile.
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The pre-conception health check: what is worth doing
A GP explains which pre-conception checks genuinely help before trying for a baby, which tests are rarely needed, and when to seek advice sooner.
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Painful periods: when to ask more questions
Some period pain is common, but pain that disrupts your life is worth asking about. A GP explains when painful periods may have a cause such as endometriosis.
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What a private health screen does and does not tell you
A GP explains what a private health screen can usefully show, what it cannot rule out, and how to choose tests that genuinely help.
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Vaginal dryness after menopause: what you can talk to a doctor about
Vaginal dryness after menopause is common and very treatable. A GP explains why it happens, the treatment options and the symptoms that need checking.
Read the articleWhen a mole needs a doctor to look at it
A GP explains which mole changes need checking, how doctors assess moles, and when a mole needs urgent review by a specialist.
Read the articleWhen a private GP appointment makes sense
A GP explains when a longer private GP appointment can help, when another service is more suitable, and how private and NHS care fit together.
Read the articleJoint injections for knee and shoulder pain: what to expect
A doctor-led guide to joint injections for knee and shoulder pain: who they may help, what happens on the day, and what to expect afterwards.
Read the articleCysts, lipomas and skin tags: removal explained
Most cysts, lipomas and skin tags are harmless. A GP explains when removal makes sense, how it is done and which lumps need a doctor sooner.
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Thinning hair in women: the medical causes to rule out first
Thinning hair in women often has a medical cause that can be found and treated. A doctor explains what to rule out before considering any hair treatment.
Read the articleAdult acne: when it is hormonal and what a doctor looks for
Acne that starts or carries on past your mid-twenties is common, and hormones often play a part. Here is what a doctor looks for, and why the pattern matters.
Read the articleQuestions to ask before any skin treatment
The questions a doctor would want you to ask before any skin treatment, from who is treating you to what happens if something goes wrong.
Read the articleRegenerative medicine, explained honestly
Regenerative medicine is a promising but loosely used term. A doctor explains what these treatments actually are, what the evidence shows, and where it is still developing.
Read the articleAcne scarring: why the assessment matters more than the device
Acne scars come in several types, and each responds differently. A doctor explains why a proper assessment matters more than any single device.
Read the articleLoose skin after weight loss: what non-surgical treatment can and cannot do
Losing a lot of weight can leave skin looser than you hoped. A doctor explains honestly what non-surgical skin tightening can improve, and where its limits are.
Read the articleAlways tired? The blood tests that are worth doing
A GP explains the blood tests that are worth doing for persistent tiredness, the ones that are not, and what to do when results come back normal.
Read the articleMelasma or pigmentation? Why the difference changes everything
Melasma and other types of pigmentation can look similar in the mirror, but they behave very differently. Getting the diagnosis right first is what stops a treatment from making things worse.
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