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The Smear Diaries – “Very Boring”

With 1 in 3 women in the UK not taking up the invite for their cervical screening check, I’m striving to help women make informed decisions about their health. I’ve set out to share a variety of experiences of the cervical screening process – from invitation to after-party. Thank you to the women who’ve told…

The Smear Diaries – Two Sides of the Same Coin

The Dreaded Smear Test

In the UK, we’re lucky to be offered cervical screening tests (previously called a ‘smear test’) every one to five years and yet, 1 in 3 women don’t take up the invite. Why do 1/3 of women miss their cervical screening tests? The main reasons include fear, embarrassment, not believing the test helps reduce the…

Finding my Fertility (Stage 2)

(Read Stage 1 here) Prior to a video consultation with the fertility doctor, there was a barrage of forms to fill in and a video to watch and understand. Some of the forms included: All these things to consider before even stepping foot in the clinic! After an incredibly informative hour-long appointment, I came away…

Finding my Fertility (Stage 1)

In some ways, the lockdown doesn’t stop life from going on. Yes, we’re working from home, yes, we’re cancelling dentist appointments and haircuts, but in many ways, we’re adapting not stopping. And some things won’t fix themselves. All the time I wait and don’t do anything about it, my ovaries are becoming more cystic which means…

A Toolkit for Self-Care

Whether you suffer from full-blown anxiety or depression, or whether you (like every other human being) feel down from time to time, learning what makes you happy is a recipe for helping you feel a little better. I’m not saying that lighting a candle or eating chocolate crispy cakes will cure your depression, but if…