Nene Living August 2017

NEWS & NOTES
Helping you make the most of Nene living
Healthcare
for women
THE female body is quite
phenomenal. Apart from the
subtle differences between the
male and female physiological
make up, the female body
undergoes some significant
changes and stresses over the
course of a lifetime.
However, accompanying this
miracle make up, that allows
us to reproduce and continue
the cycle of life, are a myriad
health concerns, complaints and
complications that see most
women needing to visit a GP or
specialist at some point in their
lives.
There are many reasons for
the increase in demand for
female health services, from
the improved profile of some
conditions, better knowledge and education to external influences
(such as intentional delays to starting a family) that are seeing a rise in
demand for infertility treatment. This is being seen and felt by health
professionals around the world.
We’ve also seen improvements in medicine that have resulted in an
increase in demand for menopause treatment services, proving that
the support for female health extends beyond those ‘baby-bearing’
years.
Hany Elmadbouh, lead consultant at private healthcare facility
Avicenna Clinic in Peterborough comments: “I think that there is an
increase in demand for health services generally. We’re living longer,
have a better understanding of illnesses and conditions and are more
open to getting help than we have been before. However, there are
certain areas where I am seeing a marked increase in the number of
patients; gynaecology and fertility in particular.
“We are fortunate enough to have some of the country’s top
consultants working at the clinic: Alka Prakash, one of the leading
consultants in fertility, Aparna Gumma, whose expertise covers
menstrual disorders and menopause, among many others, and Bruce
Ramsay who is known in particular for his expertise with endometriosis.
“Many of the conditions women come to see us for see them living
in a great deal of discomfort day-to-day. Having access to a range of
consultants, and the ability to be seen, diagnosed and have a treatment
plan agreed all in one day has a huge impact on their lives, both
physically and mentally.”
Step aside ‘Girl Power’, what we have here is ‘Girl Empowered’!
There’s no doubt, the female body is a marvellous thing. And it’s
reassuring to see that the increase in demand, and indeed support, for
female health services is so apparent.
• To find out more about Avicenna Clinic and the range of services
on offer, visit www.avicennaclinic.com or call 0330 202 0597 for
more information or to book an appointment.
Holidays and days out by coach
D
ID you know what a wide range of coach holidays is available today?
Accommodation can range from budget style right up to five star hotels.
There are tours to suit every pocket but the one thing they all have in common
is excellent value!
Nowadays, travelling by coach is probably the most convenient and
comfortable way to go anywhere. You can just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride,
watching the world go by from the panoramic windows. And setting off on a
coach holiday with local coach travel specialist Shaws Coaches just couldn’t be
easier – they even come and collect you from your door. Their new Autumn/
Spring brochure features a superb selection of resort-based and scenic holidays and short breaks,
including some lovely autumn colours tours and some great Christmas shopping weekends.
It’s also easy to have a super, stress-free day out when you book a Shaws day tour. Their new
Summer/Autumn day tour brochure includes a huge choice of destinations suitable for all ages and
including some special family attractions for the school summer holidays and top West End shows,
like 42nd Street and An American in Paris, from only £59 per person.
• For a free copy of Shaws Coaches’ latest Door-2-Door Holiday and Out&About day out
brochures call 01778 342224, email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk or visit the website
www.shawscoaches.co.uk
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