Private GP clinics in Reading & Henley-on-Thames

What is the menopause? The menopause is when a woman’s periods stop, or to use the medical definition, when she hasn’t had a period for...

Understanding cholesterol and its impact on your health High cholesterol, or specifically a high Total:HDL cholesterol ratio,...

Around 30% of people in England with type 2 diabetes are not aware they have it.  That’s around 1 million people.  Furthermore, around...

Men's Health - What are the conditions you can screen for to proactively look after your health?

Some women cannot safely take HRT, or simply don't wish to for various reasons. When symptoms are milder, these can sometimes be managed...

Understandably, it is easy to confuse these terms. Here, Dr Helen Kennedy explains the difference and why she prescribes body identical...

The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post reproductive health in the UK. The BMS educates,...

Pregnancy can still occur in women over 40, even if they are experiencing irregular cycles and symptoms of the perimenopause, so choosing...

The PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood and raised levels may indicate the presence of prostate...

If you are experiencing symptoms of poor mental well-being, know that you are not alone. Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a...

Our GPs can help with a multitude of men’s health symptoms and concerns. Common health concerns include: - Prostate problems - Bladder...

Women experience hormonal changes in the time leading up to menopause, and these hormonal changes can cause significant symptoms. Men can...

Dr Mike Thomas, GP at The Maxwell Practice in Henley, gives us some advice for a healthy summer. Let’s start with sunscreen. The Wear...

The NHS guidance states that if you're away from home, for example on holiday, and need to see a GP, you can contact any NHS GP surgery...

Treatment options for hayfever - antihistamine tables, eye drops, nasal sprays, steroid injections

Women often ask our doctors which vitamin supplements they should take during the peri-menopause and menopause time of their life.  The...

Sexually Transmitted infections, or STIs, are often perceived as a concern primarily for younger populations, but t hey can affect...

Yellow fever vaccines can only be given at designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres (YFVC). We are pleased to confirm that we have...

19-25 February is Cancer Prevention Action Week led by World Cancer Research Fund. It’s a great time to reflect on your diet, lifestyle...

Have you noticed any bleeding in between your normal periods? How do you know when to see your doctor for advice? Bleeding in between...