Year: 2019

Genital lumps can be worrying, but whilst some are harmless, others are certainly a cause for concern. Dr Aka, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre explains: ‘It is quite normal to notice the sebaceous glands on the skin of the genitals. These secrete sebum into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair…

After a stressful day at work you’re feeling irritated, worn out, and all you’re dreaming of is getting home and putting your feet up. The last thing on your mind is sex. We’ve all been there. Dr A Aka, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre, explains: ‘Although loss of sex drive is an issue…

Over 80% of couples will become pregnant within a year of trying for a baby, but a significant number – 1 in 7 couples – will experience fertility problems; that’s around 3.5 million people in the UK alone. On average, it takes around nine months for a couple to achieve a pregnancy. Infertility is diagnosed…

According to new data from Public Health England cases of STIs are on the rise: From 2017-2018 there was a 5% increase in the UK. This is worrying news and there are concerns that people are not getting tested frequently enough – or at all. The report showed that cases of gonorrhoea saw a huge…

“Whilst women are confident in their decision to have an abortion, others are unsure and have many questions.” explains renowned Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist at The Gynae Centre. If you are not 100% – and even if your mind is set – the best thing you can do is to arm yourself with all…

We all know that crows feet, creaky joints and grey hair are a natural part of aging, but what happens to your vagina as you age? Probably more that you’d expect! Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre has more than 30 years of experience and is renowned in the field for…

“‘Does my vulva look normal?’ and ‘Do I need a labiaplasty’ are questions I get asked frequently. Many women are particularly concerned about the appearance of their labia minora. Patients have a labiaplasty for either medical or cosmetic reasons.” says Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist at The Gynae Centre. “The thing is, when it comes…

Are you experiencing either dull or sharp lower abdominal pain? Lower abdominal pain in women, also known as pelvic pain, is often linked to the reproductive system and can be a sign of a debilitating condition. Pelvic pain (below the belly button) is quite common in women and ranges in severity – some may experience sudden, intense pain, others may have chronic pain (which lasts for months). There are numerous causes of this, and it can be linked to many different conditions, some of which we look at.

Do I need to see a gynaecologist? When it comes to gynaecological health, women often feel too embarrassed to talk about any issues, and so what could require quick, simple treatment can sometimes develop into something more serious with permanent effects. Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Alex Eskander, here at The Gynae Centre, outlines some of the…

Women are quite literally dying of embarrassment when it comes to their gynaecological health. Love pocket, vajayjay, muff, beaver, lady garden… whatever you call your genitals, we’ve got to talk about them. No, seriously. Just because it’s awkward to talk about, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be discussing it.