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.
