Blog & News

Keeping up to date with the information around your physical health gives you insight into the condition and how best to proceed with the process of recovery. Not only that, but it is empowering to have that knowledge and apply it how you see fit.

The following articles are from a variety of sources, including the British Society of Urogynaecology, the British Menopause Society, and the European Society of Urogynaecology.

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April 12, 2024

Long Waiting Lists Leave Thousands Waiting for Care

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) reports alarming gynaecology waiting times, impacting patients’ quality of life and increasing healthcare complexity.
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February 29, 2024

Rowan Talks: Educational Videos by Medical Professional Rowan Connell

Explore a series of educational YouTube videos by Rowan Connell, diving into women's health with expertise and clarity.
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January 29, 2024

Safe Relief: Vaginal Oestrogens for Genitourinary Syndrome in Menopause Pose No Increased Risk for Breast Cancer Patients

Explore the reassuring evidence that using vaginal oestrogens to treat genitourinary syndrome in menopause doesn't elevate risks for breast cancer survivors.
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January 21, 2024

UK Women with Endometriosis Told It’s “All in Their Head” by NHS

A new study reveals that women with endometriosis are being “fobbed off” by doctors and told their symptoms are “all in their head,” leading them to give up seeking NHS treatment.
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January 18, 2024

UK Government Unveils Top Priorities for Women’s Health in 2024

The UK government has announced its top priorities for women’s health in 2024. These include improving access to mental health services, reducing maternal mortality rates, and increasing cervical screening coverage.
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September 11, 2023

Rowan Connell on Urinary tract and the menopause

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July 12, 2023

Insights Series: Endometriosis

Rowan Connell's breakdown of endometriosis.
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July 5, 2023

Insight Series: Adenomyosis

Rowan describes the condition adenomyosis.
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June 8, 2023

Adenomyosis: NHS failing women, health ambassador says

Adenomyosis: NHS failing women, health ambassador says
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June 2, 2023

New workplace standards for menopause and menstruation support are launched

New workplace standards for menopause and menstruation support are launched
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April 2, 2023

New HRT prepayment certificate rolled out

New HRT prepayment certificate (PPC) rolled out in England
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March 10, 2023

Rowan Connell speaking for Benenden Hospital on women's health

Watch as Rowan Connell provides information on a number of women's health issues
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March 2, 2023

Hope for hundreds of thousands of menopausal women!

How you can get a year's worth of HRT for less than £20
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February 23, 2023

400,000 women to receive cheaper menopause treatment

Hundreds of thousands of women could benefit from cheaper HRT treatment.
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October 11, 2022

Women's health check

MP's told all women over 45 should be invited for a menopause health check
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October 1, 2022

World Menopause Month

October marks World Menopause Month!
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September 8, 2022

Male MPs try Over The Bloody Moon's Menovest

Male MPs try on a device designed to recreate menopause hot flushes.
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Examining endometriosis's impact and the need to improve diagnosis and care.
August 17, 2020

Endometriosis research paper

Examining endometriosis's impact and the need to improve diagnosis and care.
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Article by the British Menopause Society Chair and author Kathy Abernethy.
November 28, 2019

Changing beliefs around menopause

Article by the British Menopause Society Chair and author Kathy Abernethy.
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NOTES - a new scarless hysterectomy
August 23, 2018

A New Hysterectomy

NOTES - a new scarless hysterectomy
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Use of Midurethral Synthetic tapes by the British Society of Urogynaecologists (BSU).
July 11, 2018

Surgical mesh press release from the British Society of Urogynaecologists

Use of Midurethral Synthetic tapes by the British Society of Urogynaecologists.
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A BritSPAG resource aimed at educating young people on normal female anatomy.
April 2, 2018

BritSPAG's "So what is a vulva anyway?"

A new resource aimed at educating young people on normal female anatomy.
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Article on opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.
February 6, 2015

Fallopian tubes & ovarian cancer

Article on opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.
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