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Why Menopause Might Be Behind Your Recurrent UTIs

Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood shifts, everyone tells you to expect these symptoms when approaching menopause. In fact GenM reports that there are 48 symptoms of menopause, and one...

Why Menopause Might Be Behind Your Recurrent UTIs

Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood shifts, everyone tells you to expect these symptoms when approaching menopause. In fact GenM reports that there are 48 symptoms of menopause, and one...

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Understanding the Intimate Microbiome: Key Bact...

When it comes to vaginal health, microbes aren’t just present, they are essential. The vaginal microbiome is a delicate yet dynamic ecosystem made up of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms that...

Understanding the Intimate Microbiome: Key Bact...

When it comes to vaginal health, microbes aren’t just present, they are essential. The vaginal microbiome is a delicate yet dynamic ecosystem made up of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms that...

More than a leak - The psychological impact of incontinence and how can patients be better supported

More than a leak - The psychological impact of ...

Incontinence is more than just a physical inconvenience—it can deeply affect a person's emotional and psychological well-being. Myra Robson delves into the often-overlooked mental health challenges associated with bladder and bowel issues....

More than a leak - The psychological impact of ...

Incontinence is more than just a physical inconvenience—it can deeply affect a person's emotional and psychological well-being. Myra Robson delves into the often-overlooked mental health challenges associated with bladder and bowel issues....

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Can Food Fight Infection? A View On Diet, Behav...

Foundations of Nutrition & UTIs 1. From your perspective as a nutritional therapist, how does diet influence urinary and intimate health? We need a good foundation of nutrition for our...

Can Food Fight Infection? A View On Diet, Behav...

Foundations of Nutrition & UTIs 1. From your perspective as a nutritional therapist, how does diet influence urinary and intimate health? We need a good foundation of nutrition for our...

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Understanding Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms & Trea...

What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition that specifically affects the genital area in both males and females.   What are the common symptoms of lichen...

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Understanding Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms & Trea...

What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition that specifically affects the genital area in both males and females.   What are the common symptoms of lichen...

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Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr Phillip Hay's 30 Years of Insight Every Woman Should Know

Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr...

Dr Phillip Hay, a Consultant in Sexual Health at Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, sits down with our founder, Dr Chiara Board, to share his expertise and clinical...

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Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Uncovered: Dr...

Dr Phillip Hay, a Consultant in Sexual Health at Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, sits down with our founder, Dr Chiara Board, to share his expertise and clinical...

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