UK women too ‘embarrassed’ to go for cervical screenings

22 January 2018 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

A survey found that one-third of young women are too embarrassed over the look and smell of their vaginas to go for cervical screenings.

Do Ovarian Cysts Affect My Chances of Becoming Pregnant?

15 December 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

Ovarian Cysts do not normally prevent a woman from naturally conceiving, though there are a handful of exceptions to the rule. PCOS and certain types of pathological ovarian cysts can affect fertility.

Everything You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor After Childbirth

28 November 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

The birth of a child can cause several significant changes to the body, including the weakening of the pelvic floor. Read more to understand the problems caused by childbirth and how to effectively treat them.

Smartphone GP Appointments through The NHS

9 November 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

The NHS has begun rolling out a free smartphone GP consultation service in the Greater London area, allowing 3.5 million patients to see a GP through video consultation within just two hours.

A Revolutionary New Mobile Technology for Cervical Screenings

10 October 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

A great number of women in developing countries lack access to vital healthcare provisions such as cervical smear tests and colposcopies to detect and treat abnormal cervical cells. A new mobile device makes screening affordable and accessible for many women across the world.

Free PCOS Event at The Royal Society of Medicine

5 September 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

The Royal Society of Medicine will host a free half-day conference about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on 9th September 2017. This will be useful for PCOS patients, families and medical professionals.

Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Dryness

10 August 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

Vaginal dryness affects a large number of women at some point, most usually occurring before, during or after the menopause. Read our blog to understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Hormone Replacement Therapy and The Menopause

10 August 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

There are several ways to manage troublesome menopause symptoms, the most effective of which is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Can Fibroids Cause Infertility?

12 June 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

Fibroids are benign tumours which grow around the uterus and are very common in many woman, particularly during the reproductive years. There are several types of fibroids, one of which is more likely to cause fertility problems.

Sacrocolpopexy – Minimally Invasive Surgery to treat Vaginal Vault Prolapse

5 June 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

Vaginal vault prolapse is a debilitating and embarrassing condition which affects a significant number of women after childbirth. Sacrocolpopexy is a minimally invasive surgery which seeks to restore the vagina and bladder to their normal position and function.

The Problem with Transvaginal Mesh Implants for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

28 April 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

It was recently reported that more than 800 women in the UK are pursuing legal action against the NHS and the manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants. Find out why this procedure is associated with major complications and why, as a gynaecological clinic,  we do not endorse the usage of synthetic mesh for the treatment of vaginal prolapse.

Is There a Link Between Severe Dyskaryosis and Cervical Cancer?

27 April 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

If you have been diagnosed with severe dyskaryosis it is natural to fear the worst but, in this article, we dispel the myth that severe dyskaryosis is linked to cervical cancer.