Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an iron infusion? An iron infusion is a medical treatment in which iron is delivered directly into the bloodstream through a vein. It is used to rapidly correct iron deficiency when oral
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine protects against herpes zoster, a viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters, often in a band on one side of the body. It also
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Paxlovid? Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medication used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in people at higher risk of developing severe illness. It helps reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, which can cause cervical cancer, genital warts, and some other cancers. The most commonly used vaccine is Gardasil 9, which
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Slinda? Slinda is a progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill that contains drospirenone. It is used to prevent pregnancy and is an option for women who cannot or prefer not to use oestrogen-containing contraceptives.
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Estrogel? Estrogel is a topical oestrogen (oestradiol) gel used as part of menopausal hormone therapy. It helps relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbance, and mood