By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine Bleeding on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) In women with a natural menstrual cycle, bleeding typically follows a predictable pattern based on the hormonal phases: Follicular Phase (Proliferative Phase): The first two weeks of the cycle, during which oestrogen stimulates the growth of the uterine … Read more
Prostate cancer, PSA’s, MRI’s and Ex-Presidents – what’s the story? Hi all, as a 56-year-old male GP, naturally I see a lot of patients who are of a similar demographic to me, and a very common topic of conversation is the PSA test for prostate issues. There has been a lot in the press recently … Read more
What is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria (usually from the gastrointestinal tract) migrate into the urinary tract. This can occur more commonly when dehydrated, after sex, with declining oestrogen levels, with intervention such as catheterisation and when there are changes in bladder emptying such as incontinence. What … Read more