PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions I see in general practice, and also one of the most delayed diagnoses. It can take years, and several separate GP visits
Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum, spread primarily through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, or through direct contact with a syphilis sore.
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It's passed on through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, and can infect
Neurodivergent describes someone whose brain processes information, learns, communicates or behaves in ways that differ from what’s considered typical. It isn’t itself a medical diagnosis - it’s an umbrella term
Hemorrhoids (piles) are swollen blood vessels that develop inside or around the anus and lower rectum. They form when the small cushions of tissue that normally help control bowel movements
Adenomyosis is far more common than most people realise, and increasingly recognised in younger women without children, which is a shift from how it was traditionally understood.
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus, most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the lining of the pelvis
Stress management refers to the range of techniques and strategies used to reduce the impact of stress on the body and mind and to build resilience against future stress.
Yellow fever remains a serious but preventable disease, and vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to protect travellers visiting affected regions.
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that has affected human populations for centuries. Although outbreaks are now less common than they once were, the disease remains
