The Rising Popularity of the ‘Designer Vagina’

13 April 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

In recent years, the popularity of ‘vaginal rejuvenation’ surgeries, which includes vaginal tightening (vaginoplasty) and labial reduction or reconstruction (labiaplasty), have seen a significant increase.

What Lena Dunham’s “Disease-free” Endometriosis Declaration Really Means

10 April 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

Over the past couple of years, public figure Lena Dunham has been very vocal about her struggle with endometriosis. In her latest newsletter she has declared that she has been cured following a series of operations. Find out why this is a misconception.

Why is STI Partner Notification so Important?

31 March 2017 Dr Demetri C Panayi

Contracting a sexually transmitted disease can be an emotional and distressing time for anyone. It is understandable that you may feel embarrassed and not want to openly talk about it. However, in order to help prevent the further spread of infection, informing past sexual partners  of exposure is crucial.

The Advantages of Seeking Private Medical Care

22 March 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

With continuing NHS cuts, private healthcare is in growing demand. We work closely with a number of private medical practices across Central and South West London. Seek the best care from some of our esteemed counterparts.

The First Online Fertility Clinic – IVF Matters

21 February 2017 Dr Pandelis Athanasias

One area where you may need lots of appointments and tests is fertility treatment as this normally starts with a consultation then various tests before moving onto treatments and further consultations. One highly respected fertility consultant, Dr Irfana Koita, has addressed this problem by creating an online fertility clinic.

HRT and risk of breast cancer

11 September 2016 Dr Demetri C Panayi

The Breast Cancer Now Generations study, published today in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that previous studies may have underestimated the increased risk of breast cancer associated with HRT use.

New test could improve diagnosis of ovarian cancer

6 August 2016 Dr Demetri C Panayi

This study hasn’t identified a new blood test for cancer as such – instead, it is a refinement of existing diagnostic methods. The blood test looks at levels of the protein CA125, long recognised as a marker for ovarian cancer.