Hello Karen, Thank you for your question, I hope I am able to help you. Usually, menopause is classed as the time you have your last period. In reality your periods don't just stop. They tend to become less frequent and unpredictable over time, before gradually stopping altogether. Medically, we cla...

Hello and thank you for your question. Firstly, I would like to reassure you that male condoms are 98% effective at guarding against STIs and pregnancy, as long as they are used correctly. Are these bumps new to you or have you noticed them before? Some men do have tiny lumps and bumps which cover p...

Hello Steve, Thank you for your question. I would like to reassure you that what you have been experiencing is a normal reaction to the benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient has an antibacterial, anti inflammatory and anticomedogenic (antiblackhead) action. Erythromycin is an antibiotic. When someone us...

Hello Susan, Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your symptoms - this must be affecting your sleep and worrying you. I hope I can be of some help. Abdomen pain comes from the area below your ribs and above your hips. Is this where your pain is Susan? The next question I would ask is h...

Hello Colin, Thank you for your question. I hope I will be able to add some clarity to your recent health check results. Statins are recommended by clinical guidance to individuals who are at risk of developing cardiovascular problems (such as a heart attack or stroke). 'Risk' takes into account man...

Hello and thank you for your question. I appreciate how worrying and frustrating it must be for you as a parent to cope with your child's allergy. I hope I am able to help you. Allergy is a very common diagnosis in children and it is estimated that 50% of children suffer from some sort of allergic r...

Hello and thank you for your question - I certainly hope I can help you. From what you have described it certainly sounds like could be suffering from a skin complaint called contact dermatitis. It often occurs when you come into contact with an irritant such as the new paint product you described o...

Hello Simon, Thank you for your question. I should hopefully be able to help you with this condition. Firstly, I'd just like to reassure you that although dandruff can be very embarassing, it is very common. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 2 individuals suffer from this condition. Since you have ...