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Video Guide: The 5 Stages of Genital Herpes, Explained

Video Guide: The 5 Stages of Genital Herpes, Explained

Updated: 21/05/2024

HSV-2 (the virus that causes genital herpes) affects the body in various ways during the five stages of a genital herpes outbreak. Find out more about each stage and which genital herpes treatments can help in this explainer video from our patient care expert.

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Video Guide: Norethisterone (Period Delay Treatment)

Video Guide: Norethisterone (Period Delay Treatment)

Updated: 21/05/2024

Norethisterone is a safe and clinically proven period delay treatment that emulates natural hormones in the body. Discover how it works and key things to consider before taking it in this expert video guide from our patient care specialist!

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What Happens When You Stop Taking Finasteride?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Finasteride?

Updated: 21/05/2024

Our experts answer top questions and outline the expected effects of stopping Finasteride in this comprehensive guide.

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Video Guide: Finasteride (Hair Loss Tablets)

Video Guide: Finasteride (Hair Loss Tablets)

Updated: 17/05/2024

Finasteride is a popular oral hair loss tablet that targets the hormonal root causes of hair fall, reversing hair thinning. Discover how it works and what to consider before taking it in this video from our patient care expert!

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Video Guide: Sildenafil (Generic Viagra) ED Treatment

Video Guide: Sildenafil (Generic Viagra) ED Treatment

Updated: 17/05/2024

Sildenafil is medically identical to Viagra but is available for a cheaper price as it is a generic erectile dysfunction medication. Learn how Sildenafil treats erectile dysfunction by enhancing blood flow in the intimate area from our patient care expert in this video guide!

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Video Guide: Fluconazole (Thrush Treatment)

Video Guide: Fluconazole (Thrush Treatment)

Updated: 17/05/2024

Fluconazole is clinically proven to safely and reliably clear thrush symptoms in as little as 48 hours. Discover how Fluconazole works and important considerations before taking it in this video guide from our patient care expert!

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The Role of Testosterone in Hair Loss

The Role of Testosterone in Hair Loss

Updated: 02/05/2024

A connection is often made between men with seemingly high levels of testosterone and increased hair loss, but is it as simple as virile guys go bald quicker? Our latest blog explains all!

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How To Manage and Relieve Stress

How To Manage and Relieve Stress

Updated: 02/05/2024

Understand the stress mechanism and how to manage it using these top tips.

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5 Common Acid Reflux Triggers

5 Common Acid Reflux Triggers

Updated: 02/05/2024

Acid reflux is a very common health condition, with almost 1 in 5 people in the UK experiencing symptoms at some point in their lifetime.

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Reductil Weight Loss Treatment

Reductil Weight Loss Treatment

Updated: 01/05/2024

Reductil is a discontinued weight loss medication that has been banned by the EU and no longer available in the UK....

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