Women's Health
Have you got Cystitis
Cystitis is common in women. Not all cystitis is due to an infection or requires antibiotics. A simple urine dipstick test on a mid-stream urine sample can help us to decide whether you are likely to benefit from a course of antibiotics. Please bring a sample with you to the surgery for testing. More >>
Information Sheet >>
Are you suffering from recurrent cystitis?
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Are you having difficulties controlling your bladder?
Urinary incontinence is common, especially in women. It can occur at any
age. As many as 1 in
5 women over the age of 40 have some degree of urinary incontinence.
Stress incontinence is the most
common form. It occurs when the pressure in the bladder becomes too great
for the bladder outlet to withstand. It usually occurs because the pelvic floor
muscles which support the bladder outlet are weakened. Urine tends to leak
most when you cough, laugh, or when you exercise (such as jump or run). More >>
Urge incontinence (unstable or overactive bladder) is the second commonest cause.
This is when you get an urgent desire to pass urine. More >>
Other Causes of Bladder Problems. More >>
Are you suffering from recurrent thrush?. More >>
Could you be depressed? More >>
This questionnaire is a useful aid to objectively assess your mood and mental
state.
Could you be feeling more anxious that normal?
This questionnaire is a useful aid to objectively assess your anxiety levels.
If you feel that you have concerns, please complete the appropriate questionnare and bring it to an appointment to discuss with your GP.
The Counselling Directory only lists qualified/registered counsellors and psychotherapists. A helpful resource. More>>
Problems with your periods?
Premenstrual Syndrome. More>>
Common period problems. More>>
Do you know how to examine your breasts? More >>
Are you planning a pregnancy?.
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The Menopause
Information about symptoms and conventional treatments. More >>
Alternative and Complementary treatment options. More >>
Independent, clinician-led information about the Menopause.
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If you are experiencing problems with your menopause and would like to discuss it please complete this questionnaire to bring to an appointment to see Dr Ziegler.
Contraception. More >>
How to get Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) at the surgery during the week - Download request sheet >>
Over the weekend and some holidays you can go to the NHS Walk in Centre at
31 Sidwell street Exeter EX4 6NN phone
01392 284982 or 01392 276892
