EKD Medical

22/05/2026

Excited to be in sunny Nottingham today to attend a Women’s Heath Summit 😎☺️

17/05/2026

It’s time to change the question.

As medical professionals, we often ask people, “How much exercise do you do?”
We know movement is important, and encouraging healthy habits matters — but honestly, whenever I’ve been asked that question, I’ve often felt guilty.

I find myself mumbling about walking my daughter to school or taking the dog out, while thinking about all the “proper exercise” I haven’t done. No gym sessions. No runs. Just another thing on the to-do list that hasn’t been ticked off.

But what if we changed the question to:
✨ “How active are you during the day?”
✨ “Are there small ways you could move a little more?”

Suddenly, it feels more achievable. Less pressure. Less guilt.

Of course it’s wonderful if you regularly get to the gym — but it’s also wonderful to:
• take the stairs instead of the lift
• park a little further away
• do heel raises while brushing your teeth
• add an extra 10 minutes to the dog walk
• stand up and stretch between tasks

Movement doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. Small changes count too.

So instead of aiming for perfection, let’s aim to be a little more active every day ☺️

14/05/2026

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is now being referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) — but why does a name change matter?

On a personal note, I have PMOS.
For me, this has meant unpredictable periods, struggles with weight and acne throughout adult life, miscarriages, gestational diabetes in 2 of my 3 pregnancies, and now an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

On a professional level, I hope this change helps patients better understand what this condition really is.

I spend a lot of time explaining to patients that “polycystic ovaries” does not actually mean ovarian cysts. PMOS is far more than irregular periods — it is a complex metabolic and hormonal condition that can affect many aspects of health throughout life.

Too often, people are told the answer is simply “go on the pill,” when in reality this condition deserves a much broader understanding and more personalised support.

A name change may seem small, but it has the potential to improve awareness, understanding, and ultimately access to the right treatment and care.

If you think you may have PMOS, or would like to learn more, make sure you find a doctor who will listen, support you, and help you understand your health.

🌿 www.ekdmedical.co.uk

13/05/2026

A much needed change for patients with PMOS ☺️

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01/05/2026

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08/03/2026

I was going to do a post naming all of the inspirational women in my life - my mum, my sisters, my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law ❤️, my GP friends, my consultant friends, my mum friends - the list is very long and the more I thought about it the more I realised every woman is inspirational. I have met incredible women working at the Alchemy clinic. Both the fabulous practitioners here and also the women who come to see me and share a bit of what life has been throwing at them. So, to all of the strong, beautiful, talented, courageous, intelligent, caring, loving and inspirational women I know, keep being fabulous ###

05/03/2026

🙌 Well done Paula ###x

27/02/2026

Woohoo - spring is springing 🌺. I have a busy clinic tomorrow at but there are still some appointments available. If, like me, you have been hibernating over the winter months but you are now ready to focus on your health and hormones, then get in touch at enquiries@ekdmedical.co.uk or visit www.ekdmedical.co.uk for more information ☺️

25/01/2026

If you have received your letter saying your smear is due, make it a priority to get it booked ###