Introduction As women get older their contraceptive needs change for many different reasons. this is at a time when their natural fertility is declining as they approach menopause but contraception is still important should they not wish an unplanned pregnancy, 10-12% of women between 40 and 49, not using any method of contraception can expect [...]
When your digestion is under stress you whole body can feel below par. Energy levels, mood and your immunity can all suffer. Giving your digestive system some TLC could give you whole new lease of life. FODMAPS are the new buzzword on nutritionists’ lips but chances are like us, you’ve not heard of them [...]
Menopause myths. We separate truth from fiction. Written by Hormone Health Associate Dr Justine Setchell Consultant in women’s health and the menopause. It is heartening to see so much information out there about the menopause these days, and to see taboos and barriers being broken down. But it is still frightening how many untruths persist. As [...]
Your Contraception Guide Written by Hormone Health Associate Dr Tina Peers Consultant in Contraception and Reproductive Healthcare. Not all contraceptives have to contain hormones. If you have a contraindication to using hormones or would simply prefer not to use synthetic hormones used in many contraceptive methods, then please do consider an intrauterine copper device. [...]
Signs of the early menopause and what to do about it… Written by Hormone Health Associate Dr Imogen Shaw Consultant in women’s health and the menopause. What is POI? POI stands for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency; you may also hear it referred to as premature menopause or premature ovarian failure. POI is a condition where the [...]
Your Contraception GuideWritten by Hormone Health Associate Dr Tina Peers Consultant in Contraception and Reproductive Healthcare.Last month Hormone Health launched their first ever mini-series to contraception. With over 15 different methods of contraception currently available in the UK choosing the right contraception is so important.This month Dr Tina Peers Consultant in Contraception and Reproductive Healthcare [...]
Why choosing the right contraception is so important. Deciding which contraceptive method to use is one of the most important decisions all women have to make. Being able to control one’s fertility, decide if you want to have children at all, and if you do, when you want to have them.
You’ve probably heard about Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but did you know that there is more than one type? Find out all about the different symptoms associated to them in this article.
Nick Panay, founder of Hormone Health and Consultant Gynaecologist took part in a Webinar with Henpicked on 3rd June. During this he discussed all you need to know about the early Menopause and it's treatment
There have been many questions surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on women. Are women more or less vulnerable to Coronavirus infection? Why do more women recover from Coronavirus infection than men? Does HRT provide some protection against the Coronavirus? Read this Q&A from Dr Nick Panay to answer all your questions.
