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Planning ahead: hypothyroidism and pregnancy

Planning ahead: hypothyroidism and pregnancy image
Dr Laura Darby
8th April 2026

Rachel is a 32-year-old lady who presents feeling more fatigued than normal. She is most concerned about the possibility of anaemia. She reports her periods are generally heavy, she follows a plant-based...

Recurrent thrush- spotting the pattern

Recurrent thrush- spotting the pattern image
Dr Laura Darby
11th March 2026

It’s a busy Thursday morning. You scan down your clinic list, heart sinking a little at the back-to-back complexity of the cases ahead and wondering how late you might run by the end (hands up -frequent...

Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed

Improving ovarian cancer detection: new age-specific CA125 thresholds proposed image
Dr Laura Darby
14th January 2026

Every year there are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the UK (CRUK). It is notoriously challenging to diagnose early, often presenting insidiously with non-specific symptoms. With...

Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough?

Primary prevention of heart disease in the menopause– is HRT enough? image
Dr Neal Tucker
1st October 2025

Meet Rebecca. At 46 years old she is consulting you about her cardiovascular risk – her mother had a stroke in her 60s and father an MI in his late 50s. She wants to prevent the same happening to her....

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they?

Antidepressants in the first trimester – how risky are they? image
Dr Zoe Norris
17th September 2025

Antidepressants have become a particular issue as their use has increased, and as awareness of perinatal mental health has improved. We now understand much more about the risks associated in either untreated...

‘Doctor, I’m on Mounjaro – will it interfere with my HRT?’

‘Doctor, I’m on Mounjaro – will it interfere with my HRT?’ image
Dr Philippa Davies
4th June 2025

Incretin-based therapies like semaglutide and tirzepatide have taken the world by storm - splashed across headlines, hailed as game-changers, and now likely being discussed over brunch. But beneath the...

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