By Dr Daniel Gordon

A breast lump is not the only possible sign of breast cancer. In the first of a four-part video series with Dr Liz O’Riordan, I explain the breast changes you should know about, what they may mean and when to speak to your GP.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

A clear guide to persistent bloating in women, including symptoms, common causes and when medical advice is needed.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is common and often frustrating, even when women are eating well and exercising. This article explains why weight changes occur, how weight-loss injections may help, and why they should always be used as part of a personalised menopause care plan.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Perimenopause and menopause symptoms explained. Learn early signs, common symptoms, and when to seek medical help during hormonal changes.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Symptom Relief For many women, menopause marks a significant transition that can bring an array of physical and emotional changes. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often a go-to option for managing menopause, it’s not necessarily the best—or only—choice for everyone.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

Choosing to take any medication is a balancing act of downsides and benefits, and if there aren’t great benefits to be had, the balance doesn’t swing in favour of taking something. Many women are doing very well with their menopause symptoms using alternatives to HRT, whether natural or prescribed.

By Dr Ellie Cannon

The current thinking from women’s health experts is that for most women, Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe and since it works very well, the risks – which are small for most women – are outweighed by the benefits.