On the 7th April 2022, we celebrate ‘World Health Day’. This year’s World Health Day theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health‘ which aims to direct global attention towards the well-being of our planet and the humans living in it. At Hormone Health, we are focused…
Good hydration is essential to ensure that all bodily functions are able to take place as normal. How much should we drink, what kind of drinks should we choose and what are the signs of dehydration? Why do you need fluids? Water in the body…
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. Woman with endometriosis can experience a range of symptoms including: Pain, especially excess menstrual cramps that affect the belly and lower back Pain during…
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…
Think bloating, swollen “football” tummy, pain, gas and even worse, sudden and unpredictable changes in your bowel habit! These are all symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the umbrella term widely used to describe digestive problems. Not all bloating is due to IBS. If…
Menopause myths. We separate truth from fiction. Written by Hormone Health Associate Dr Justine Setchell specialist 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….
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…
Signs of early menopause and what to do about it… This article is written by Hormone Health Associate Dr Imogen Shaw. 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…
Your Contraception Guide Written 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…
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.