Pubic Lice: What Are They?
If you’ve ever heard a conversation surrounding pubic lice, chances are you’ve heard them being referred to as crabs. They are tiny insects that are found in your genital area, typically making their home and laying eggs in pubic hair. Contrary to popular belief, they are different to head lice, who nestle in your head…
How A Balanced Diet Affects Your Health and Wellbeing
The reality for many people is that they don’t think about maintaining a balanced diet until they want to make changes to their appearance or are dealing with a health condition that can be improved by following a balanced diet. Changes can be made at any time to ensure you are getting all the recommended…
What a Trichologist Can Do For You
If you visit a trichologist, you are visiting a specialist who has intensively studied trichology and can deal with any and all issues you may have with your hair and scalp. While trichologists are not medical doctors, they undergo extensive training to advise people who are having hair related problems or issues with their scalp.…
Preparing for a Blood Test? What you Need to Know!
Blood tests are a common method that’s used to diagnose a variety of illnesses. Most of the time, symptoms can be explained by blood test results and they can be used to detect a range of common ailments – such as anaemia – and more complex issues, like cancer or HIV. Regular blood testing is…
Monkeypox: Is It an STI?
You may have read some incorrect information surrounding monkeypox, with many outlets suggesting it is a new STI affecting gay men, but this isn’t wholly true. While monkeypox is spread through bodily fluids, it isn’t thought to be spread via semen or vaginal fluids. So where did this misconception come from? Well, throughout Europe, the…
Everything to Know About Monkeypox
Earlier this month (May 2022), health officials in Massachusetts and the CDC confirmed a single monkeypox case in a patient who had travelled to Canada, since then several cases have been reported in the UK. With the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic lingering, the announcement of a potential monkeypox outbreak has sent many people into…
How To Talk To Your Children About Sex & Relationships
When it comes to talking to your children about the birds and the bees, it often feels awkward. The idea of your child growing up and exploring their sexuality, entering first time relationships, and experimenting can be uncomfortable, however, it’s the natural next step to growing up. Here at Broadgate GP, we understand the importance…
How To Support Your Partner During Pregnancy
The day has finally arrived. Whether it’s a happy accident or it’s been carefully planned out, your partner is pregnant and it’s time to support them on this journey. As many parents will tell you, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first, third, or fifth pregnancy, the side effects and nine month commitment can be…
How to Prepare for Hayfever and Flu Seasons
Let’s face it – none of us like being ill, really. However, it can often seem like an almost impossible goal to avoid getting colds or flu in many cases. Meanwhile, the symptoms are almost guaranteed for hayfever sufferers as we enter into each season. However, while the prognosis for suffering can often seem grim,…
Symptoms of An Oral STD
The Risks Have you ever considered the risks associated with an oral STD? Oral STDs can have numerous different symptoms, depending on the type of STD being considered. With this in mind, today, our experts here at our Broadgate GP clinic are on hand to help you find out more about some of the common…
