Summerhill Health

01/05/2026

Your guide to applying Oestrogel correctly ✅

It’s easy to use - just make sure you’re applying the right dose, to the right area, and allowing it to fully air dry before putting on clothes or moisturisers.

21/04/2026

There is a growing and worrying rise in STIs among women in midlife 📈

Many women associate barrier protection only with preventing pregnancy, however, it is also important for protecting against STIs.

Due to changes menopause, this age group can become more susceptible to infection.

The safest approach is to practice safe s*x, use condoms, and have regular STI tests.

16/04/2026

Unless you’re making a conscious effort to spend time outdoors with your arms, legs and face exposed to sunlight, it’s likely you’re not getting enough Vitamin D ☀️

This becomes especially difficult during the darker winter months, but even during summer in the UK, achieving adequate vitamin D levels can still be a challenge.

Low vitamin D levels can contribute to symptoms such as tiredness, aches, muscle weakness and low mood.

We often recommend that our patients take a daily supplement to ensure they’re getting enough year-round.

13/04/2026

This is a condition that affects up to 10% of women 🚺⬆️

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is characterised by polycystic ovaries, as well as symptoms such as heavy or irregular periods, excess hair growth, oily skin, and acne.

It can have a long-term impact on a woman’s health if left unmanaged, making it important to speak to your GP if you recognise any of these symptoms 🩺

09/04/2026

Blood pressure readings explained 🔍

Your blood pressure numbers can tell you a lot about your heart and circulation but understanding them isn’t always straightforward as taking one reading 🫀

What counts as high, what it could mean for your health, and why lowering it can sometimes be tricky are all important to know to ensure your informed about your overall health.

07/04/2026

Just how small is the hormonal coil? Let’s clear things up 🔍

Here are four things it’s smaller than - some may surprise you!

It’s much smaller than most people think and designed with comfort in mind 🧠

09/07/2025

It's worrying to hear in the news of the recent spike in Measles.

Measles, if not vaccinated against, can lead to serious complications including pneumonia, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. Infants, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to severe illness and complications.

Symptoms of measles usually start with a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and a high temperature, before the measles rash typically develops a few days later.

Speak to a GP about getting vaccinated if you did not have it as a child, you only had 1 dose or you're not sure if you've been fully vaccinated.

It's especially important to make sure you're vaccinated if:

- you're a child, teenager or young adult
- you could become pregnant
- you're travelling to, or living in, a country where there is a higher risk of getting measles, mumps or rubella
- you're a healthcare worker
- you were born between 1970 and 1990 (as you may not have been vaccinated against all 3 infections)

A rise in the number of children ill with the virus on Merseyside is reported by hospital bosses.