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WOMEN WITH MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
A recent study (March 2018) from the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology states that women may benefit from psychological measures to help manage their menopause symptoms. These measures include behaviour based therapies, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapies. There is now good evidence of benefit from symptoms such as hot flushes, irritability, forgetfulness, joint pain […] Read more
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ENDOMETRIOSIS
During endometriosis week there has been an increase in awareness of this disease that affects up to 1 in 10 women. Unfortunately it presents with symptoms which are common in the normal population, including painful periods and heavy periods. Because of this, it can take quite a while before patients either complain to their doctor […] Read more
New guidelines have just been released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Treating patients with multivitamins, beginning at one month before pregnancy reduces the risk of nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. Doxylamine and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxone) are heralded as the best first line treatments. Nausea and vomiting occurring after nine weeks should […] Read more
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Endometriosis
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (I.C.E.) have issued a new guideline on endometriosis. This is a common condition which affects 1 in 10 women. Sometimes diagnosis can be difficult. This condition mimics conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome or even fibroids. Endometriosis is associated both with infertility and with pain. Early […] Read more
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New Research On Drinking During Pregnancy
The new research published in the British Medical Journal, suggests evidence of harmful effects on light or occasional drinking during pregnancy, is very limited. Despite this, women are still advised to avoid all alcohol during pregnancy, as we are simply uncertain about the effect of even low levels of alcohol intake on unborn babies. Read more