Considering abortion options is not something most women ever wish to undertake. However, around less than 0.2%. and most women experience only moderate bleeding up to seven days after the termination. During this time, you should avoid using tampons or having sex to minimise your risk of infection. Medical Abortion Medical abortion is a non-invasive […]
Trying to navigate early pregnancy can be a stressful time; there are lots to things to think about and consider, one of which is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). You may be asking What is NIPT? Which NIPT test is best? Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre, explains everything you need to […]
This month is stress awareness month and whilst the mental health aspect of stress is well documented, sometimes we neglect to talk about the physical effects of stress on women’s health – particularly the female reproductive system. If 2019 has been a stressful year for you so far, you are not alone. Almost every section […]
What Is Endometriosis? There are around 200 different types of cells within the human body, each designed to perform their own jobs. The cells lining your uterus are designed to build up every month in preparation for egg fertilisation, and break down when your eggs have not been fertilised by sperm. This is why you […]
For women who haven’t yet had their first cervical smear test, the idea can be daunting and even a little scary. Here, we look at what having a smear test is really like. It’s not usually a hot topic for conversation and the idea of having the procedure leaves most women feeling clammy and nervous. […]
