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WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT UTERINE FIBROIDS
The female reproductive system can do wonderful things, but can also be the source of gynaecological problems for many women. It’s thought that up to 80% of women will develop fibroids by the time they turn 50, although most women won’t develop any symptoms. For information on when to worry and symptoms to look out for, read today’s blog on Fibroids.

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OVARIAN CYSTS: DO I NEED TO WORRY?
Another very common gynaecological condition experienced by millions of women world wide is Ovarian Cysts. Although these cysts usually go unnoticed, they can sometimes result in certain gynaecological symptoms, as we discuss in today’s blog article.

PREMATURE EJACULATION
This is one of the conditions patients are most embarrassed to discuss with their GP, but it’s thought up to 30% of men may have experienced this condition at some point in their life. Do you actually know the threshold below which ejaculation is considered truly ‘premature’?

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OSTEOPOROSIS: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY?
A hot topic in the news this week, after the unveiling of new research regarding Osteoporosis drugs by a research team based in London. We run you through the basics of the condition, who is at risk, as well as management of Osteoporosis.

THERE’S NO WORM IN RINGWORM!
Despite the name, the condition Ringworm has nothing to do with worms! It’s a common fungal infection, and is named after the distinctive ring-like shape.

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SKIN HYPOPIGMENTATION: VITILIGO
Characterised by the development of pale, white patches on the skin, Vitiligo is a autoimmune condition affecting approximately 1% of people across the world, including pop legend Michael Jackson, as well as Canadian model Winnie Harlow. But how much do you know about this condition?

SCABIES: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
Scabies is a contagious skin infection, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Historically, it has been known as the seven year itch due to its resistance to treatment and difficulty to eradicate. Read on for the most common sign of Scabies…

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SKIN TAGS
Our most common questions regarding skin tags are, ‘what are they?’ and ‘how can I remove them?!’. We tackle these two main queries, as well as many more, in today’s blog post!

LDC’S DR SETH RANKIN SPEAKS TO COSMO: 8 REASONS YOU NEED TO PEE!
LDC’s founder and CEO, as well as highly experienced GP, Dr Seth Rankin speaks to Cosmo Online about a crucial topic: why do we need to pee?! He also suggests the top 8 reasons why people might find themselves needing to pee more often that usual. Go on, keep reading – you know you’re interested!

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