General practitioners, also known as GPs, are doctors who specialise in providing primary healthcare services to people of all ages. They are often the first point of contact for people seeking medical care and are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. This post will explore some of the most common conditions that your GP can treat so you can have a better understanding of the services they offer.…
Here are two types of treatments a women’s healthcare clinic could offer to a woman who has endometriosis (a condition that results in endometrial tissue forming outside the uterus).
They can prescribe hormone-balancing and pain-relieving medications
Women who’ve been diagnosed with this condition and who seek treatment from women’s healthcare clinics will often be prescribed a variety of medications. Because endometriosis can cause severe pelvic and lower back pain, doctors will often prescribe women who have this issue strong prescription medications, such as muscle relaxants (if the endometriosis is causing painful muscle cramps in the pelvic region) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (in higher doses than can be purchased over-the-counter).…
While menopause is not a medical condition, it can often lead to many uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. This blog post explores five things you need to know about the menopause and steps you can take to manage any symptoms.
1. It is a natural biological process
The menopause is not a medical condition or disease. It’s simply a natural biological process. Just as girls go through puberty as they transition into adolescence, women go through menopause as they transition into middle age.…