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 HHHC 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 game changing medication for hot flushes is now available in 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 […]
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 [email protected]
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.
What is “Super Gonorrhoea”? Harrow Healthcare STI experts provide an explanation
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.
STIs in over 50s doubled
A recent survey has revealed that over 21 per cent of over 50s have had more than one sexual partner, and yet, 65 per cent admitted that they never use condoms.
Health officials warn of first case of drug-resistant super-gonorrhoea originating in UK
An alert has been issued by health officials after two cases of super-gonorrhoea have been found in the UK, one of which could be the first case to have been caught in the country.
