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Understanding Urinary Incontinence: A Midlife Woman’s Guide

Tales from our Women’s Health Hub by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan Urinary incontinence (UI)—the involuntary leakage of urine—is a common issue for midlife women. This A-Z guide explores the causes, treatments, and lifestyle changes that can help manage the condition. 39% of women reported urinary incontinence in a survey of 1,415…

Breast Reconstruction radio interview with Katia Sindali

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we were delighted to feature on Ashdown Radio where Miss Katia Sindali, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, talked about the important topic of breast reconstruction. In the interview, Miss Sindali offered insights into the breast reconstruction treatment options available for women after mastectomy. From implant-based reconstruction to…

HRT: What every woman needs to know

Insights from Dr Emma Sloan, Menopause Specialist Following recent media reports about HRT treatment for menopause, we caught up with our GP and Menopause Specialist Dr Emma Sloan. As a certified specialist with the British Menopause Society, Dr Sloan offers her expert insights to help women better understand HRT and its role in managing menopausal…

From Puberty to Menopause: How Women’s Aches Change Through the Years

Tales from our Women’s Health Hub by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan “Women are born with pain built in. It’s our physical destiny,” says Kristin Scott Thomas’ character in Fleabag. Women are inherently connected to pain; it is part of our natural journey in life. Data tells us that women are 10%…

The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Menopause

Menopause, when a woman’s periods stop due to decreasing hormone levels, can often be a challenging stage of life. Women can experience erratic periods, night sweats, vaginal dryness, hot flushes and mood swings during this time. These symptoms can vary in severity, ranging from unpleasant to having a significant impact on your day-to-day life. Managing…

Women’s Health radio interview with GP Victoria Fielding

We are delighted to share our latest radio interview with Dr Vickey Fielding, one of the GPs in our women’s health service. In her in-depth discussion on Ashdown Radio, Dr Fielding shares her journey into medicine, and how her focus turned to women’s health. She highlights the key aspects of our Women’s Health Check and…

The McIndoe Centre supports Women’s Health in October

The McIndoe Centre supports Women’s Health in October In honour of October’s focus on women’s health, The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness month, Wear it Pink Day and World Menopause Day, by offering £200 off its essential Women’s Health Check, when booked in October. Carried out on…

Understanding Your QRISK Score: A Key to Preventing Heart Disease

Tales from our Women’s Health Hub by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan Cardiovascular disease kills more women each year than all cancers combined.* ‘Cardio’ refers to the heart, and the ‘vascular system’ includes all blood vessels and arteries. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects both, and if left untreated, it can lead to serious…

Empowering Women’s Health: A Lifelong Commitment to Wellness

Tales from our Women’s Health Hub by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), there are almost 11 million people aged 65 and over in the UK today, which is approximately 19% of the population. In 10 years, this proportion is set to increase to 22%.…

Women and heart attacks: why cardiovascular risk assessments are important

As one of the leading causes of death in women, heart disease is a big concern for a lot of people, leaving many wondering what they can do to lower their risk. But preventing heart attacks and heart disease is not just about leading a healthy lifestyle – it’s also about monitoring your cardiovascular health…