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by Debby Holloway
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: menstruation
Topic: Irregular bleeding after implant
Replies: 1
Views: 1956

Re: Irregular bleeding after implant

it can be normal but i would suggest that you go and see a health care professional to check that it is all ok and ensure that you are up to date with any swabs for infections, cervical screening.
kind regards
Debby Holloway
by Debby Holloway
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: cervical smears & cervical cancer
Topic: Bleeding during smear test
Replies: 1
Views: 2114

Re: Bleeding during smear test

it can get more painful to have cervical screening as the walls for the vagina can get thinner after the menopause. i would suggest booking an appointment with the other nurse to talk about your concerns, sometimes you can use hormone creams or pessaries for a few weeks before the cervical screening...
by Debby Holloway
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: menstruation
Topic: Periods
Replies: 1
Views: 1747

Re: Periods

this can be normal and a hormonal intra uterine system such as the mirena is a good treatment for long and heavy periods. I would suggest going back and seeing your GP again. there are other treatments , you can get more information on heavy periods from here https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng88/In...
by Debby Holloway
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: menopause
Topic: hrt
Replies: 1
Views: 2274

Re: hrt

the menopause symptoms can last for a while in some women and if you have the symptoms when you stop then you need to use something. if the patches were no good you could look at lowering the risks slightly with using the oestrogen gel and progestogen tablets such as utrogestan. this may help with y...
by Debby Holloway
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: cervical smears & cervical cancer
Topic: Borderline changes in smear test
Replies: 1
Views: 1784

Re: Borderline changes in smear test

yes , as there was no HPV the guidelines are to wait for the next screening so it is safe to wait
Kind Regards
Debby Holloway
by Debby Holloway
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: vaginal issues
Topic: Vaginal dryness
Replies: 2
Views: 2092

Re: Vaginal dryness

I would suggest seeing your GP for an examination to see if the vagina is dry ( which is common after the menopause ) or if you have a prolapse.
kind regards
Debby Holloway
by Debby Holloway
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: general
Topic: IUD
Replies: 1
Views: 1902

Re: IUD

the IUD should not have an impact on weight. you could discuss this with your practice nurse and talk about diet and maybe referral to a dietian to help with a weight loss plan
kind regards
Debby Holloway
by Debby Holloway
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Haemorrhagic Nebothian cyst
Replies: 1
Views: 2011

Re: Haemorrhagic Nebothian cyst

your Gp is correct they are not harmful and generally do not need any treatment, they will not cause an issue in the future with getting pregnant. if you are still concerned you could make another appointment with your GP to talk it through
kind regards
Debby Holloway
by Debby Holloway
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Vaginisimus
Replies: 1
Views: 1961

Re: Vaginisimus

i would suggest that you go and see your GP or practice nurse and discuss this with them. you can be referred to see a psychosexual counsellor who would be able to help you.
kind regards
debby holloway
by Debby Holloway
Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: cervical smears & cervical cancer
Topic: Disabled cannot be screened
Replies: 2
Views: 2143

Re: Disabled cannot be screened

I would suggest that you ask your GP or practice nurse to refer you to the gynaecology or colposcopy department where they will have the equipment needed.
kind regards
Debby
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