Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of widespread pain and profound fatigue and some of the symptoms of may often be mistaken for those that occur in many gynaecological conditions.
Alternative treatment for endometriosis
NICE (National Institute for Clinical Effectiveness) have issued guidance on the latest treatment for endometriosis, which is laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation.
What affects our perceptions of health risks?
Earlier today, I read two articles in a leading newspaper which caused me some concern because of the way they were written.
Ritual for an operation
Few of us realise that the loss of an unseen internal organ can be one of lifes major traumas. It may require a grieving process that can last for months or even years.
Medicalising the menopause
Over the past half-century, the social terrain of health and illness has been transformed. What were once considered normal human events and common human problems, such as birth, ageing and the menopause, are now considered medical conditions.
Natural and complementary therapies under attack
The modern food and pharmacuetical industry have spent many millions of pounds and much time over the years trying to fight against our increasing interest in natural health and complementary therapies.
What is this hysterectomy thing?
You may well know by now that I am passionately interested in women’s health, and more specifically about hysterectomy and it’s impact on women’s lives.
A very sore neck
You may well have noticed that I do have a penchant for believing that we all create our own reality, including our experiences of health, but in my line of work – most people probably wouldn’t find that belief helpful and I have to say at the moment I have some sympathy for their point…