Sexual Health

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  The NHS is letting down transgender people, report says

  19 April, 2016

  Gender identity and transgender issues are part of the public consciousness now more than ever thanks to greater advocacy and awareness...

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  Transgender Awareness and Support at YourGP

  31 March, 2016

  Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility – a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of...

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  How to avoid unwanted gifts this festive season

  22 December, 2015

  Christmas is a time of giving, but with the party season in full swing, you could be getting more than you bargained for this festive...

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  Should boys get the HPV vaccine too?

  18 November, 2015

  Most people know the HPV vaccine protects girls against cervical cancer and that the vaccine is offered free of charge to all girls at...

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  Transgender support in Edinburgh

  18 October, 2015

  At YourGP private health practice, we provide information and support to transgender people all year round at our medical clinics in...

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  What is the right contraception for you?

  11 October, 2015

  If you have bad skin or heavy, painful periods, is there a particular type of contraception that’s right for you? Should you opt for the...

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  ‘Super gonorrhoea’ – is there anything to worry about?

  9 October, 2015

  Last month, it was revealed that there was an outbreak of a concerning strain of ‘super gonorrhoea’ in the north of England. But just...

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  Transgender history: How times have changed

  26 February, 2015

  Throughout LGBT History Month, which takes place during the month of February, we are raising awareness of gender dysphoria, also known as...

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  Supporting LGBT History Month at YourGP

  8 February, 2015

  This February is LGBT History Month 2015, an awareness campaign to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lives and culture, and...

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  The art and science of psychiatry services at YourGP

  7 December, 2014

  Although the cause of most psychiatric disorders is unknown, one thing that is clear is that the best way to prevent and treat these...

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  Spot the signs of men’s cancers this Movember

  12 November, 2014

  In our previous blog post, we told you how YourGP’s resident paramedic, Lynn Sutherland, decided to shave her head to raise awareness of...

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  YourGP paramedic shaves head for men’s health

  7 November, 2014

  Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of men in the UK, and during Movember, men across the world grow moustaches to raise...

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  Psychiatrist and transgender specialist joins YourGP

  23 October, 2014

  The newest member of the YourGP team, Dr Sarah Kennedy, is an experienced psychiatrist specialising in gender dysphoria (transgender) and...

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  YourGP Supporting Men’s Health Week

  9 June, 2014

  Today (Monday 9th June) marks the beginning of a very important week for all men across the UK, the first day of Men’s Health...

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  Cervical Screening Awareness

  4 June, 2014

  This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, a UK-wide initiative led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust to highlight the importance...

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  Return to a fulfilling sex life with Dapoxetine

  15 March, 2014

  Premature ejaculation is a sensitive subject for many men who suffer from it, often leaving them with intense apprehension towards even...

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  Think About Sex Day

  14 February, 2014

  It’s Valentine’s Day today, and people across the country will undoubtedly be thinking about romance and love, but as today is Think...