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What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (P.I.D.) is an infection which occurs when bacteria enters the cervix and spreads upwards into the pelvic organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries. Apart from H.I.V., P.I.D. is the most common and serious complication of sexually transmitted diseases. What causes pelvic inflammatory disease? There […]

What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) often known as the ‘clap’ it is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. The bacterium grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm areas of the body. Gonorrhoea can infect areas of the body such as the cervix, urethra, anus, rectum or throat. In women […]

What is chlamydia? Chlamydia comes from the Greek word meaning ‘to cloak’ and is caused by bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria mainly infect the genitals but it can sometimes infect the throat, eyes and rectum. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in young adults. Chlamydia is very easy to treat with antibiotics […]

Testicular Cancer There are three types of cancer only men can suffer from – testicular cancer, prostate cancer and penile cancer. We have supplied information on all three of these disorders, which may help you to detect early signs of the disease. What are the testicles? The testicles are the male sex gland, they are […]

What is urethritis? Urethritis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects men, women can be affected but symptoms are not usually noticeable. It is an inflammation of the tube called the urethra, which carries the urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis. When the exact cause of urethritis is not known it […]

What is a healthy balanced diet? This section contains details on what a healthy diet should consist of and why each vitamin and mineral is an essential part of staying healthy. The majority of people in this country eat too much fat and not enough fibre and for most people a healthy diet is simple […]

What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS for short is a condition that affects the function of the ovaries. Polycystic literally means ‘many cysts’ and if you have PCOS, multiple fluid-filled cysts develop in the ovaries and eggs may not be released regularly. PCOS is the most common cause of fertility problems […]

Many women are unsure about ovulation and what job their hormones do in controlling it. It is estimated that although 90% of women know what ovulation is, there still is a lot of confusion on how this relates to their fertility. What is ovulation? Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary. […]

What is the menopause? Menopause is the medical term used for the last menstrual period a woman will ever have. However, the term is more often used to describe the years leading up to this time, also called the ‘change of life’ or just ‘the change’. This period is more accurately known as climacteric. Menopause […]

What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis can be quite hard to understand and it can be a distressing and painful disease. Endometriosis is a very common condition affecting 10% of reproductive-age women. It is most common between the ages of 20-30 and among those who have not had children. It is also thought to be more common […]

If you’re a first-time mum or hoping to fall pregnant soon, you likely want to read up on all the information you can ahead of this wondrous journey. Starting this new chapter of your life can even seem a little daunting, but we are here to help. At Home Health UK, we are pleased to […]