Figuring out why we break out is one of the most frustrating things to navigate. We can cast the blame on dirty pillows and mobile phones, but we can’t be overlooking the messages our organs and hormones are sending us. With so many environmental factors, such as stress, weather, dehydration,
Plant-based Diets, Iron Deficiency and How We Can Help Plant-based diets more popular than ever. The need for iron in women of reproductive age has never been in more demand. Without an iron-enriched cells, the body is starved of oxygen and classic iron deficiency symptoms will present: Fatigue Irritability Pallor
Have you ever heard of Adenomyosis? It’s similar to endometriosis but almost like endo on steroids. While endometriosis invades the ovaries and fallopian tubes, adenomyosis attacks the muscle layer of the uterus, embedding itself deep within the back of the uterus, but also in other areas. Adenomyosis cells behave like
Plasma Rich Platelet (PRP) Therapy Introducing Plasma-Rich Platelet Therapy for Gynaecology Patients Sexual and urogynaecological function are two incredibly important aspects of life for women. The functionality of our reproductive system positively identifies our youth and vitality. Naturally, as we age, so too do our sensations, libido, lubrication and elasticity
Every aspect of your menstrual cycle provides you with information —the length, volume and colour of blood, timing of ovulation, basal body temperatures, PMS, and cramping—gives you information about your health. A “regular occurring” period comes about every twenty-eight days. It should sit between 3-5 days of bleeding, and replacement
Pregnancy is a time when it is important to be as healthy as possible for both the healthy development of your baby and the well-being of you. maintaining a vegetarian diet and pregnancy can cause maternal health to come unstuck if not well thought-out. Without proper understanding of what vitamins
The Truth about Semen? It is one of the most remarkable processes in nature. Starting life as a generic round stem cell, sperm will go on to form its structure (the shape we all familiar with). This is the evolution of spermatozoon: with the demanding job to fertilise the egg,
I Have a Chronic Itch… Down There Don’t be embarrassed! – vulval itch can affect a lot of women at any age. The severity and recurrence is what we need to figure out and diagnose. We know it feels embarrassing telling your GP “I am really itchy down there” So
Abdominal Separation Are you worried that your stomach still looks a little pregnant a few months post-delivery? This is to be expected. Abdominal separation is a normal symptom of pregnancy. Don’t forget! – your body has supported life for the last nine months! Abdominal separation becomes a cause for concern
The Rise of the STI’s In the last five years now there has been a significant spike in sexually transmissible infections (STIs), particularly in young adults under the age of 25. A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is an infection that you can get from any form of sexual activity, including
Caring for a baby with reflux can be an emotionally stressful time. Parents are sleep deprived and baby is irritable. Reflux can challenge the dynamics of the family unit, and can often cause isolation and postnatal depression. Presentation of reflux Reflux is often associated with projectile vomiting after or during
When Painful Stinging is More Than Just a UTI Often mistaken for a urinary tract infection (UTI), Interstitial Cystitis is a painful bladder condition which leads to trouble voiding (urination) among other pelvic symptoms. It’s often self-diagnosed as it mimics symptoms of a UTI. A great example is the symptom
Anxiety and Your Gynaecology Appointment: How do I overcome it? It is completely normal to feel nervous about booking your first (or fifth) appointment to your gynaecologist. While it’s recommended that your start visiting a gynaecologist around the same time you start your period, you’ll really only need to book
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