By Dr Emily Lord
26.04.24
GU doctor
Understanding bacterial vaginosis: an expert’s guide
The most frequent cause of discharge in women of child-bearing age is bacterial vaginosis (BV). Distinguished consultant in sexual and reproductive health Dr Emily Lord examines bacterial vaginosis, including the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
By Dr Emily Lord
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GU doctor
HPV vaccination in the UK: a guide
Esteemed consultant in sexual and reproductive health Dr Emily Lord explains the current HPV vaccination programme in the UK, including how it impacts on each individual.
By Dr Emily Lord
08.03.24
GU doctor
A comprehensive guide to smear tests
Screening for cervical cancer plays a crucial role in women’s lives, contributing to cervical cancer prevention. Distinguished consultant in sexual and reproductive health Dr Emily Lord explains everything you need to know about smear tests, answering your frequently asked questions about the programme.
By Dr Emily Lord
15.02.24
Obstetrician - gynaecologist
Understanding and addressing vulval skin problems
Genital skin problems in women can cause discomfort, pain, and distress. They can also interfere with daily activities, sexual intimacy, and self-esteem. Additionally, untreated infections can lead to complications. Leading consultant in sexual and reproductive health Dr Emily Lord provides a guide to the various types of vulval skin problems, including an explanation of what happens during a clinical examination, and how they can be managed.
By Dr Emily Lord
08.02.24
Obstetrician - gynaecologist
Vulvodynia, part of vulval pain syndromes, involves enduring exterior vaginal or vulvar pain for over three months, defying clear causes. This enigmatic condition often leads to misdiagnoses like recurrent thrush. In her latest online article, Dr Emily Lord explores its symptoms, causes, diagnostics, and treatment.
By Dr Emily Lord
08.01.24
GP
Thrush: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Here, esteemed and highly experienced consultant in sexual and reproductive health, Dr Emily Lord, provides us with a highly informative guide about thrush.
By Dr Emily Lord
22.11.23
GU doctor
In her latest online article, Dr Emily Lord gives us her insights into PrEP. She talks about what it is, how it works, who should take it, side effects, how to take PrEP, monitoring and how to access PrEP.
By Dr Emily Lord
06.11.23
GU doctor
What you need to know about gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect individuals of any gender and sexual orientation. In this article, leading genitourinary consultant Dr Emily Lord explores the key aspects of gonorrhoea, answering frequently-asked questions about this important topic.
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