Welcome to Mr Jay Chatterjee
As part of the development of the Surrey Park Women’s Clinic we are introducing more skilled consultants to offer our clients the very best in gynaecological and fertility care in Surrey, Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Mr Jay Chatterjee is a senior Consultant Gynaecologist and a Specialist in Gynaecological and Gynaecological-oncological care and surgeon operating … Continue reading
Period pain: It really can make women perform worse in their jobs
Period pains can reduce women’s attention spans and make them “slightly slower or slightly less accurate”, according to psychologists. Women who are experiencing menstrual pains will also be less able to switch between multiple tasks, the University of Bath’s Department of Psychology found. The study, which claims to be the first of its kind to … Continue reading
House prices and 9 other surprising things that can affect your fertility
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development found that for every 10 per cent rise in house prices, the birth rate drops by 1.3 per cent. With one in seven couples (approximately 3.5 million people) experiencing fertility problems in the UK, and more and more women delaying pregnancy for work or financial reasons, the question … Continue reading
New alternative to HRT for menopausal women cuts hot flushes by 75%
A breakthrough drug could transform the lives of millions of women undergoing the menopause, cutting hot flushes and night sweats by nearly three quarters. The results, unveiled yesterday by British scientists, suggest the new drug could become an alternative treatment for the menopause. The Imperial College London team say the daily pills provide hope for … Continue reading
Physically Demanding Jobs And Night Shifts ‘Linked To Poor Fertility In Women’
Research found that a physically demanding job or work schedules outside of normal office hours may lower a woman’s ability to conceive. It is the first study of its kind to measure whether workplace factors might affect a woman’s biological capacity to have a baby. For the study, published in the journal ‘Occupational and Environmental … Continue reading
Carol Vorderman opens up about the menopause and depression
The 56-year-old credits her two children as being the only reason she managed to come out the other side, after feeling suicidal with her symptoms. The much-loved veteran presenter opened up about her battle with depression in a frank and tearful interview with Lorraine Kelly. Speaking about her six-month battle in 2015, she revealed it … Continue reading
Testosterone on NHS ‘could help boost women’s libido’
Nick Panay, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, told a GPs’ conference that it could also improve women’s energy and mood. But he said there were no licensed testosterone products for women, who need much lower doses then men. Around one in three women is affected by the condition at some stage in … Continue reading
Cervical screening ‘could save hundreds more lives’
The lives of hundreds more cervical cancer patients could be saved if all those eligible went for screening, says a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. Nearly 2,000 women’s lives are saved as a result of cervical cancer screening in England each year, the report found. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London said … Continue reading
Is reflexology the new cure for infertility?
An increasing number of women claim this popular type of foot massage has helped them conceive. Now a medical study has been launched to discover if the claims are true. Reflexology, a traditional healing art dating from the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, involves manipulation of pressure points in the hands and feet and is often … Continue reading
Should YOU be using testosterone gel? Experts reveal how to avoid the ‘male menopause’
Peter O’Brien can’t quite remember exactly when he began treatment for his low testosterone. ‘About five months ago,’ he says, waiting for the kettle to boil in the kitchen of his home just outside Bath. His wife Lucy, however, can tell you precisely when it was. ‘It was February 16,’ she chips in, and they … Continue reading