Femina Health

10/04/2026

A friendly reminder of our opening hours, for your convenience, Dr Beth is available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Please contact our reception team to book your appointment.

08/04/2026

Congratulations Agile Ultrasound 🥳!

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06/04/2026

Please note that FEMINA HEALTH is closed today.

04/04/2026

Wishing you all a very blessed Easter Week end with your loved ones.

Please note that Femina Health will be closed today and will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8am.

30/03/2026

Struggling with unexplained weight gain?


It could be hormones, menopause, or lifestyle factors – we're here to help at Femina Health!

Our dietitians and GPs offer tailored plans, nutritional guidance, and medical support to manage weight effectively and boost your energy.

Take control today.

27/03/2026

Summer sun feels amazing... but years of exposure can leave lasting marks.

Sun damage often shows up as uneven sunspots, freckle-like patches, or changing moles—signs your skin has been working overtime without protection.

Left untreated, these can sometimes signal bigger concerns. The good news?

Early checks make all the difference!

Book a mole & sunspot assessment with Dr. Beth, and get peace of mind.

And remember: The #1 way to prevent more damage? Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily—yes, even on cloudy days or indoors near windows! Make it your non-negotiable skincare step.

Schedule your appointment. Your skin will thank you!

25/03/2026

💤 Always Tired? Let’s Get to the Root of Chronic Fatigue! 🩺💙



Do you feel exhausted no matter how much you rest? Chronic fatigue isn’t just about being tired—it could be a sign of an underlying health issue.



🔍 Common Causes of Chronic Fatigue:

❌ Nutrient Deficiencies – Low iron, vitamin D, or B12 can zap your energy.

❌ Thyroid Imbalances – An underactive or overactive thyroid can cause fatigue.

❌ Hormonal Changes – Conditions like menopause, PCOS, or adrenal fatigue can play a role.

❌ Sleep Disorders – Poor sleep quality, sleep apnea, or insomnia could be affecting you.

❌ Chronic Illness & Infections – Autoimmune conditions, diabetes, or past infections like long COVID may contribute.

❌ Mental Health Factors – Stress, anxiety, and depression can take a toll on your energy.



💡 Your GP at Femina Health Can Help!

Our doctors will investigate the cause of your fatigue, run the necessary tests, and provide a personalized treatment plan to restore your energy and well-being.



✨ You don’t have to live with constant exhaustion. Book a consultation today! 📅👇

23/03/2026

Part 3 in our series on menopause:

How is menopause diagnosed?

· Being one year without periods

· Blood tests- oestrogen and FSH to assess where you are in your menopause journey.



Treatment

Although menopause is a natural process, the symptoms of hormone deprivation are easily treated and the consequences of hormone deprivation prevented.



Hormone treatment

This is the provision of oestrogen and progesterone to normalise hormone levels in the body. In hysterectomised ladies, the provision of progesterone is unnecessary as the uterus has been removed. Hormonal treatments are available in numerous modalities.

1. Creams for skin application and va**na application.

2. Patches.

3. Tablets



The choice of which preparation suites you is a carefully individualised decision by your doctor where all your needs and relative risks are assessed and the best H.T prescribed.



Bio-identical hormones are plant-based chemical substitutes for oestrogen and progesterone, usually supplied in a cream formulation. Numerous studies have proved that they are no better than placebo.



Non-hormonal treatments

These are used when hormonal treatment is contra-indicated. The most common reasons to not prescribe H.T include:

· Breast cancer- either in the patient or in a primary maternal relative.

· A blood clotting disorder- DVT, PE.



The non-hormonal treatments include:

· Dietary changes- increase soy, chickpeas and lentils.

· Reduced caffeine.

· Reduced alcohol.

· Increased exercise.

· A variety of medication whose function is to lessen the effects of hormone deprivation.

· Stay cool.

· Stop smoking

· Bladder control-oxybutynin

20/03/2026

Part 2 in our series on menopause:

What are the symptoms of hormone deprivation?

As woman we need oestrogen in every cell in our bodies, not only the ovaries, uterus and breasts.
Signs of hormone deprivation start slowly and affects almost every organ in the body. These symptoms include:
• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Dry va**na and painful s*x
• Reduced libido
• Dry skin and eyes
• Reduced muscle and bone mass
• Weight gain
• Emotional changes (irritability, depression)
• Palpitations
• Poor memory
• Increased urinary frequency
• Hair thinning
• Loss of bladder control
Who gets hormone deprivation?
All woman go through menopause. Some are more affected than others which is often genetic.

How long does it last?
Some people are lucky to have a shorter duration, but most people continue to have symptoms for at least 10 years.

What makes the symptoms worse?
• A hot environment
• Spicy food
• Caffeine- especially in hot drinks
• Alcohol
• Anxiety

18/03/2026

Part 1 in our series on menopause:

MENOPAUSE

Menopause is defined as the point where periodic bleeding stops.

Perimenopause can occur any time between 45 and 55 and is characterised by a change in bleeding. This can be frequency, either shorter as in twice monthly or longer with missed or late periods. The volume of blood loss may also change with either less or more bleeding with periods.

Post menopause is the point where the women has gone 12 consecutive months without a period. Menopause is a natural part of aging and marks the end of reproductive years. The mean age of menopause is 51.

Why does this happen?

As woman we are born with 50 000 000 eggs. Each month from menarche (the start of periods) the best quality egg is selected. The rest of the eggs are absorbed and inactivated until there are no more viable eggs in the ovaries. The egg is responsible for producing oestrogen and progesterone. Once the egg population is depleted, signs of hormone deprivation start.

16/03/2026

Sometimes motherhood means choosing not to collapse, even when part of us wants to. There are moments when we feel small and overwhelmed, when the inner child within us is tired and wants to give up.

She remembers old wounds. She feels unseen. She wants to retreat.

But within us there is also another part. The steady parent. The wiser voice that kneels beside that trembling child and whispers:

I see you. I know you are tired. But we are not giving up.

That is resilience.

As mothers, this inner work becomes sacred. Our children will face storms. In those moments, they do not need perfection. They need steadiness. They need our calm voice. They need our presence more than our solutions.

Sometimes motherhood means choosing not to collapse, even when part of us wants to. It means soothing our inner child privately so we can be strong for the child in front of us.

Resilience is layered:
We comfort ourselves.
We stay steady.
We become the safe place.

And in doing so, we teach our children something powerful:

Hard things do not have to break you.
Love stays.
Strength can be gentle.

One day, when they face their own storms, they will hear our voice inside them:

You are not alone. You can do this.

God gives this promise:

“God will not allow anything to happen to you that is too much for you to bear. He will help you through it.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:13

This does not mean pain will be small.
It means it will not destroy us.
And we are reminded:

“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13

Exercise:

Crying Together and Staying Connected :

One of the greatest myths we carry as parents is that we must always be strong and never show tears.

But children do not need invincible parents.
They need connected ones.

When divorce, death, heartbreak or crisis shakes our world, something sacred can happen if we allow it:

We can cry together.

Crying together is not collapsing.
It is staying connected in the pain.

It teaches our children:
Feelings are not dangerous.
Tears are not weakness.
We do not suffer alone.
Love does not disappear in crisis.
Pain does not kill us, even though it feels like it will.

Sit beside them.
Say, “This is really hard.”
Let the tears come.
Hold them close.
Remind them, “We are in this together.”

And when the wave begins to soften, pray simply:

“Please God, and thank You God, that I know I do have the strength.”

Because resilience is not the absence of pain.
It is staying connected through it.

We cry.
We stay.
We trust.
And we rise again.

No matter what.

For an appointment contact Mary Rogers 0317647675