Year: 2018

What does an abnormal smear mean? Are abnormal smear results common? What causes an abnormal smear? Do abnormal cells always mean cancer? These are just some of the questions that Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Alex Eskander and The Gynae Centre team get asked when it comes to smear test results. If you’ve had a letter telling…

Planning on starting a family one day? As many as one in six couples in the UK experience fertility problems. There are often early signs of infertility in women that can signify something might be wrong. However, often couples will only start looking at potential fertility issues after they have been trying to get pregnant…

We look to celebrities to give us pointers for all kind of things; style, beauty products, even where to travel. But it seems that celebrities just don’t hit the spot when it comes to vaginal health tips. In fact, it would be wiser to just stay away from their advice. Maybe celebrities think that courting…

Have you ever wondered about the first signs of an STI? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent, especially in London – they can be passed on to partners through oral sex, genital touching, anal or vaginal sex, and they can affect you whether you are married, single, gay or straight.

Research shows that nearly one in ten women in Britain experience pain during sex. That’s a few too many for our liking. In this article we ask: Why does sex hurt?

Many wonder about why you should see a private gynaecologist and what makes a private gynaecology appointment different. Is it worth it? We believe there are many benefits to seeing a private gynaecologist; you can expect high quality patient-centred care; clinical excellence; exceptional facilities; feel confident in the knowledge that you are seeing a consultant…

Considering abortion options is not something most women ever wish to undertake. However, around 185,000 women, aged between 15-44, have an abortion in the UK each year. For many it’s a difficult and emotionally fraught decision. Therefore, it’s important that once the decision to have an abortion has been made you have the right information…

Trying to navigate early pregnancy can be a stressful time; there are lots to things to think about and consider, one of which is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). You may be asking What is NIPT? Which NIPT test is best? Dr Alex Eskander, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre, explains everything you need to…

This month is stress awareness month and whilst the mental health aspect of stress is well documented, sometimes we neglect to talk about the physical effects of stress on women’s health – particularly the female reproductive system. If 2019 has been a stressful year for you so far, you are not alone. Almost every section…

What Is Endometriosis? There are around 200 different types of cells within the human body, each designed to perform their own jobs. The cells lining your uterus are designed to build up every month in preparation for egg fertilisation, and break down when your eggs have not been fertilised by sperm. This is why you…