Springtime Sexual Health: Preventive Care and Routine Check-Ups
Introduction Spring brings a sense of renewal — longer days, brighter weather, and the perfect opportunity to refocus on your wellbeing. While most people associate spring cleaning with their homes, it’s equally important to “spring clean” your health. One area that often goes overlooked is sexual health. At Harrow Health Care Centre, maintaining sexual health […]
Holiday Health Tips: Staying Safe and Confident with Your Sexual Health This Festive Season
Introduction The festive season is a time for celebration, connection, and relaxation — but amid the parties and travel, it’s easy to forget about health routines, including sexual health. December often brings increased social events and spontaneous encounters, which can raise the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other sexual health concerns. At Harrow […]
The Importance of Sexual Health Screenings
Understanding Sexual Health Sexual health is a vital component of overall wellbeing, yet it’s often one of the most overlooked. Many adults assume that unless they notice symptoms, there’s no reason to get checked. In reality, regular sexual health screenings play a key role in maintaining good health, preventing long-term complications, and protecting both yourself […]
NHS Infected Blood Inquiry Report
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was published on Monday 20 May 2024 and our thoughts are with all those affected at this difficult time. At HHCC we understand that a great many people may be concerned about their own health and that of family members and friends following the intense media coverage. […]
Menopause hot flushes medication
Fezolinetant (Veoza) The long-awaited and game-changing medication for hot flushes is now available in the UK Veoza is not a hormone treatment, so it is suitable for women for whom hormone replacement therapy is not safe, or who wish to avoid hormones. Those of us who care for breast cancer survivors have been watching in […]
Dr Woyka is back for Menopause and more
Dr Woyka is now back seeing Menopause patients old and new. She is also available for regular GP consultations. If you have a menopause related query do please email us on reception@harrowhealthcare.co.uk
What does the future hold for contraception?
The most popular form of birth control are condoms and the contraceptive pill, in fact, more than three million women use the contraceptive pill in the UK.
Obesity and Super Gonorrhoea Explained
Gonorrhoea is the second most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK. It is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, which is usually found in penis discharge and vaginal fluid and can normally be treated with a course of antibiotics.
Could the PrEP drug help to eliminate HIV?
In the UK, the NHS has been prescribed a drug that dramatically reduced the chances of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
National condom week awareness
With national condom week upon us, health officials are seeking to promote the use of condoms, as this is the only type of contraception that can prevent against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Neonatal syphilis concerns in the UK
According to the British Association for Health and HIV (BASHH), every year at least one baby dies from neonatal syphilis and over the years the number of babies affected by this has doubled.
HIV transmissions stopped by 2030?
Cases of HIV transmission in the UK will be eradicated by 2030 through improved methods of prevention, detection, and treatment, according to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock.