Women's Health Blog: Reliable Information, News & Expert Interviews

Debunking myths, interviews with specialists, medical news: all the information you need to look after your health with full knowledge of the facts.

A Blog to Inform You, Not to Influence You

In a world saturated with contradictory health information, it is hard to tell true from false. My commitment: to give you medical information that is reliable, sourced and accessible.

What you will find on this blog:

My promise: short, clear articles without unnecessary medical jargon, always sourced and regularly updated.

Articles

They say a mastectomy means losing your breast forever, with no possibility of reconstruction

No, a mastectomy doesn't close the door on breast reconstruction. Immediate, delayed, or choosing to go flat: the choice remains open.

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They say… after breast cancer, you can no longer have a normal life

Sport, sex, pregnancy: what does the research really say about life after breast cancer? A look at the current recommendations.

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They say breast self-examination is pointless…

Breast self-examination is no longer recommended as a screening method, but knowing your breasts still matters. Here's why.

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They say mammograms are dangerous because of radiation…

Mammograms do involve X-rays, but what's the actual dose? A closer look at a risk that's often overestimated, backed by scientific figures.

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They say gynaecological ultrasound is an unfathomable mystery…

Abdominal or transvaginal probe: why do we choose one or the other? Sourced explanations, with no mystery and no jargon.

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They say HRT is too late or too dangerous after 60…

After 60, is hormone therapy for the menopause really off the table, or automatically risky? The answer is more nuanced than a simple age cut-off.

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They say you can't get pregnant during your period…

Can sex during your period lead to pregnancy? The risk is low, but it is never zero. Explained by a gynecologist and obstetrician.

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