Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
Vaginal Health during Menopause with Kate Waters
This week we have the wonderful Kate Waters on the podcast. Kate is an intimate health specialist and works with women of all ages to take control of their own health and understand their own body. She empowers them with knowledge and advice to deal with their intimate health concerns.
31 Jan 2024
The role of the vaginal microbiome in gynae cancers
So, firstly what are the gynaecological cancers? According to the Lady Garden Foundation, nearly 80% of us do not even know that there are 5 different gynaecological cancers. This is shocking that we know so little about our own health and bodies, let alone know what we can do to detect, prevent and treat such.
31 Jan 2024
Pelvic floor health & your vaginal microbiome!
What exactly is the pelvic floor? For those with vaginas, the pelvic floor is the group of muscles that support the uterus, bladder and bowel[1]. What issues are associated with poor pelvic health? Weak pelvic floor muscles are associated with a range of different concerns including: What impacts my pelvic health?
31 Jan 2024
How menopause can impact your vaginal health (GSM explained):
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM, is a relatively new term which has been used to describe a range of different menopausal symptoms relating to your vaginal health, including: GSM is a term that has replaced the previously used term of Vaginal Atrophy, as this was felt to not appropriately describe the full range of…
30 Jan 2024Early Menopause with Jade Secker
This week on the podcast, Jess welcomes the wonderful Jade Secker on to the show. Jade so bravely shares her personal health journey, which started with uncomfortable vaginal symptoms, and involved an over 2-year journey to a place where she finally feels that she is getting back on track with her health.
20 Jul 2023
Why do we still need Mothers Day?
The answer is of course we still need to recognise the amazing work that mothers and women do for the whole of society. But how can we utilise this celebration of women to actually initiate a change in attitudes?
19 Mar 2023
How to strengthen your pelvic floor: a beginners guide: feature blog by Jude
Whether or not you experience bladder leaks, you’ve probably heard of how important it is to keep your pelvic floor muscles strong and healthy. Therefore, Jude have written a great blog post on how you can improve your pelvic floor health!
17 Mar 2023
Tips for ovarian health
Find out how to optimise your ovarian health with simple steps & changes!
14 Mar 2023
6 ways to improve vaginal health during menopause! (including dryness, pain & irritation)
Learn more about how your vaginal health changes during menopause, as well as what you can do to improve it!
27 Feb 2023
Vaginal dryness: what you can do about it
Vitae Health write a wonderful feature blog post on vaginal dryness!
23 Feb 2023
7 ways to boost your sexual health & wellbeing, today
ScreenMe explores how you can maximise your sexual health and wellbeing this Valentine’s Day.
14 Feb 2023
5 easy ways you can manage vaginal dryness (vaginal atrophy)!
ScreenMe discusses vaginal atrophy or vaginal dryness, including the causes, symptoms, and management.
13 Feb 2023