06/10/2025Dr Nikki RamskillGP (general practitioner)Weight loss drugs: How they affect contraception and menopause medicationWeight loss drugs have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially newer treatments that act on appetite and digestion. However, if you’re taking contraception or menopause medication such...More articles from this doctor
16/09/2025Miss Elizabeth (Liza) BallObstetrics & GynaecologyPeriod pain: How is it treated?Understanding the causes and the treatments available can help make period pain more manageable, and improve overall quality of life.
24/08/2025Dr Davina WoodwardGP (general practitioner)Menopause and contraception: What you need to knowMany women wonder whether they still need contraception as they approach menopause. Periods may become irregular, and symptoms such as hot flushes, mood changes and sleep disturbance can signal that t...More articles from this doctor
01/04/2025Dr Wendy KnoopsGP (general practitioner)A guide to contraceptive methodsNot everyone is ready or wants to start a family. In this article, a consultant GP specialising in women’s health describes the different options for contraception, ranging from accessories, medicatio...More articles from this doctor
28/10/2024Dr Grisham SmotraObstetrics & GynaecologyT marks the spot: what is complex coil removal?In this latest article, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist shares their expert insight about when removing a contraceptive coil may need a little more elbow grease than a standard removal.More articles from this doctor
09/10/2024Dr Marjorie QuinlanGP (general practitioner)Choosing the right contraceptive: A guide to modern methods and optionsIn one of our latest medical articles here, revered private GP, Dr Marjorie Quinlan, explores the latest modern contraceptives available today to patients requiring them.
18/07/2024Dr Alisha EsmailGP (general practitioner)Your roadmap to choosing ContraceptionChoosing the right contraception might feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a maze. Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your reproductive health and finding the right fit ...
12/07/2024Written by Top DoctorsWhat is emergency contraception, and how does it work?In this article below, highly esteemed consultant gynaecologist, Ms Michelle Swer, talks to us in expert detail with regards to emergency contraception, including
28/09/2023Mr Michael MagroObstetrics & GynaecologyConsidering HRT… what do I need to know?Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a safe treatment for women, which is aimed at improving menopausal symptoms. Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45-55. However, symptoms can start before...
04/09/2023Dr Shazia MalikObstetrics & GynaecologySex after giving birth: how long should I wait?Having a baby is a life-changing experience that impacts a woman physically, mentally and emotionally. For some women, getting back to their pre-birth routine is a somewhat straightforward experience,...More articles from this doctor