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It’s just as important to look after your vaginal health as it is to take care of the rest of your body – a happy vagina = happy self. Be good to your lady bits and they’ll be good to you! Dr Albert Aka, Consultant Gynaecologist at The Gynae Centre provides 7 expert tips on…

How soon can I have a baby gender scan? Is a question we are asked frequently. With the excitement of having a baby, it’s understandable many women are keen to find out as early as possible if they are having a boy or a girl. A baby gender scan usually takes place during the second…

The combination pill is the most common type of hormonal birth control pill. This works by increasing the amount of oestrogen and progesterone in your system, which prevents your body from releasing an egg. However, these hormones make a greater impact on your body than just preventing pregnancies. A change in your hormones can alter…

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…