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Testicular Ultrasound FAQ One of our most commonly-requested medical ultrasounds by GPs is our Testicular/Scrotal Ultrasound. We often find that it can be daunting for patients to be booked in for this scan—especially if they are worried about their testicular health or have never had this type of procedure before.
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What is Endometriosis? The endometrium is the medical name for the lining of the uterus. This is what is shed during a woman’s period. Every month the lining gradually gets thicker and thicker until the period starts, then it sheds and becomes thin to start the cycle over again. Endometriosis
Ovarian cysts are very common and do not usually cause any symptoms. Cedars-Sinai estimates that 10% of women experience ovarian cysts, with many not even realising they have one, as most ovarian cysts occur naturally and go away in a few months without needing any treatment. What is an ovarian
If your doctor has referred your child for an ultrasound, you might be feeling a bit daunted by the idea of how your child is going to react to having a scan. It’s completely understandable for children to become upset in medical settings, as they may have formed some unpleasant
For those of us that suffer from regular headaches and migraines, there’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a throbbing head, blurry vision and exhaustion. As a migraine sufferer myself, I have realised over the years from talking to fellow ‘migraineurs’ just how common migraines really are
What is a hernia? Your abdominal area (from your lower rib cage to your hip bones) is a super important collection of strongly-knit muscles that assist you in day-to-day activities, such as lifting, sitting yourself upright (or even having a bowel movement)! These layers of muscle and strong tissue also
What is International Men’s Health Week? International Men’s Health Week (MHW) runs from the 12th of June until Father’s Day on the 18th of June and is funded in Ireland by the Health Service Executive Health and Wellbeing and the Public Health Agency. MHW is celebrated in several European countries,
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed during my years working in the medical field, it’s that the majority of women don’t understand their periods. As your period usually goes on for about 40 years of your life, it’s nice to have an understanding of what’s going on inside your body. Most
What is the thyroid? Your Thyroid is a small gland located just below the centre of your throat, at the base of the neck. It is often described as a ‘butterfly-shaped’ gland and is part of the body’s endocrine system; a network of glands and organs that use hormones to
You’ve likely heard people refer to “the gall” of someone as a way to describe a person who has a lot of nerve or brazenness! But did you know that this phrase originates from an organ in your body called the gallbladder? What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder, located under
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