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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.