Urinary Incontinence in Females

Consultant Gynaecologist, Mr Fadi Alfhaily answers your frequently asked questions around urinary incontinence in females and treatment options available at Oaks Hospital.

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Menopause Explained

Dr Sujata Gupta, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist within Ramsay Health Care, answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the menopause and debunks a well-told myth.

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Why Menopause Matters

Dr. Rosie Shire is an experienced GP with a special interest in menopause. She is passionate about making sure women receive the most up-to-date information about menopause, to enable them to make the right decision for them about treatment.

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Post Natal Health Checks

Specialists all across the UK are on a mission to break the taboo and get women talking about their pelvic health issues.

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Stress Urinary Incontinence, Assessment and treatment options

Stress Urinary Incontinence is a common problem and can affect a woman's quality of life, including restrictions on physical activity and water intake. Read on to find out more about treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). 

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Endometriosis - A Hidden Epidemic

Mr Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist at Ashtead Hospital has specific expertise in managing women with pelvic pain and endometriosis. In this article he talks about the hidden epidemic that is endometriosis and the best treatment for it. 

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Vulvodynia - an unexplained, excruciating chronic pain condition of the vulva

When just sitting down can leave women in agony: It affects millions, but many are too embarrassed to seek help...Vulvodynia is an unexplained, excruciating chronic pain condition of the vulva which affects one in seven women at some point in their lives, read on to find out more. 

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Urinary Incontinence Explained

Miss Farah Lone, Consultant Uro-Gynaecologist responds to some frequently asked questions around urinary incontinence and encourages women not to fear treatment, if required.

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Menopause explained

Getting older as a woman usually means experiencing the menopause at some stage in life. Typically, this is something that happens around middle age, but it can occur earlier or later for each individual based on a range of factors. Menopause is caused by the ovaries producing less and less oestrogen, as well as no longer releasing an egg each month. 

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Laparoscopy to diagnose endometriosis

If you have symptoms of endometriosis, you are not alone. 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK suffer from endometriosis It is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK yet its cause is not known. 

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Hysterectomy: Reasons for Surgery

There are many reasons why your doctor or specialist might recommend a hysterectomy, but here are some of the most common reasons for surgery.

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How to Choose a Gynaecologist

Whether you’re looking to diagnose a specific problem, or want to find a reliable consultant for regular check-ups, choosing the right gynaecologist is an important consideration. There are multiple gfactors which influence choosing the right gynaecologist. 

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Hernia Symptoms in Women versus Men

Do women have the same hernia symptoms as men? Often a hernia presents with similar symptoms for men and women but certain types of hernias are more common in one of the sexes and each type of hernia has specific symptoms related to it.

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Top tips for mums with back pain resulting from holding their baby

Back strain can be caused from lifting and carrying a baby or toddler on a daily basis. Find out tips on how to manage back pain from holding a baby. 

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Understanding Female Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, read on to find out more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. 

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Ask a Urologist: 5 Questions about Urinary Tract Infections

Consultant Urologist Mr Matt Hotston, works for Ramsay Health Care at Duchy Hospital in Truro and in the NHS at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, has answered these 5 important questions about urinary tract infections.

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