Dr Malini Kanagalingam MBChB MRCOG.Consultant Gynaecologist- Community Gynaecology, Womens Sexual and Reproductive Health. Based at the Glasgow Private Clinic.
The pelvic examination is one of the most anxiety provoking procedures for women. It may be for your routine cervical smear test, an IUD insertion or replacement or an essential test such as an endometrial biopsy. These procedures can be uncomfortable and the fear of discomfort, embarrassment or a previous negative experience can deter some… Continue reading How to make your Gynae procedure more comfortable
Women who suffer from migraine with aura should avoid using the combined contraceptive pill and only use Progestogen only methods or non hormonal contraception. This is because the Estrogen in the pill increases your risk of stroke if you suffer from migraine with aura. A very common question is “can I use HRT if I… Continue reading Can I use HRT if I have migraine?
Can I use HRT if I have migraine? Women who suffer from migraine with aura should avoid using the combined contraceptive pill and only use Progestogen only methods or non hormonal contraception. This is because the Estrogen in the pill increases your risk of stroke if you suffer from migraine with aura. A very common… Continue reading Migraine and HRT
Coils are a very popular method of long lasting reversible contraception. Hormonal Intra uterine devices are also used to treat a variety of problems such as heavy periods and endometriosis and can be used for HRT as well. After you have a coil inserted, the coil threads, which are attached to the bottom tip-off the… Continue reading How to check your coil threads