The White Stuff – Our Amazing Cervical Fluid
Credit Shutterstock I have been surprised in the past at just how many women I work with who think they have thrush every month (without discussing it with their GP) or who are disgusted with their normal vaginal secretions. Cervical mucous or fluid, discharge, our juiciness - whatever you want to call the white stuff […]
Vulval-Vaginal Atrophy
Needles in My Vagina – a spotlight on Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy (VVA) Published first in the Well Woman Networks This is Me! magazine at: https://issuu.com/theforwardthinkingtherapist/docs/final_issue_august_september_2021 Do you ever feel like your vagina is pressing into your vulva? Or that you have shooting pains in your bits like knitting needles? Is it uncomfortable to walk at times? […]
When itching is not ‘just’ thrush – a spotlight on Lichen Sclerosus
First published for This is Me! Wellwoman Network Magazine - available at: https://issuu.com/theforwardthinkingtherapist/docs/final_issue_august_september_2021 Whilst thrush is often the first thing women with an itchy vulva will think of, there are many other causes of vulva itching including menopausal symptoms, irritation due to medication, latex, perfumes and washing powders and threadworms. Sex, periods, exercise, heat/moisture and […]
Not ‘just a heavy period’ – a Spotlight on the Emotional Impact of Miscarriage
In recognition of Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness week (October 9th-15th 2021), I wanted to focus on the emotional difficulties women face during miscarriage. I spoke to five women about their experience of miscarriage and the impact it had on them. Sadly, around 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage, and so it is likely […]