Continuing this special series as the Embarrassing Illnesses doctors aim to de-stigmatise common complaints that many people would rather ignore than take to their GP. This show is dedicated to gynaecological issues as the three straight-talking doctors - Christian Jessen, Dawn Harper and Pixie McKenna - take their clinic to the streets of the UK, finding patients who desperately need their help.
Embarrassing Bodies features a case study of a mother who has experienced a vaginal and rectal prolapse following the birth of her large baby, and a woman who has spent the last 26 years putting up with urge incontinence. Dr Pixie also meets a student whose condition of polycystic ovarian syndrome has given her excess hair on her face, back and chest.
Tonight’s programme also gives advice and information on commonplace conditions such as the menopause, discharge, painful periods and STIs. The show hopes to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening symptoms that are often ignored because they’re in a private part of the body.
The GPs encourage viewers to examine themselves at home and give guidance for self-examination. The doctors use a 7ft giant inflatable vagina to help to educate women about their bodies and also demonstrate how women should check themselves for vulva cancer.
Wednesday 30 April 2008 9PM Channel 4
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ive got few tags on the out side of my vagina really worried about them thanks
I am interested in contacting a suitable doctor/gynaecologist on a prolapse problem that I had operated on a few years ago and has now returned. There seem to be new procedures now which I would like to explore.
i think i have a prolapsed vagina,i can feel a sort of swollen lump just inside
in programme “Embarressin bodies”
A lady was sent to have laser treatment. Could you tell me the name of the place where she had the laser treatment?
I have been desparately looking for a spcialist who could provides me with laser treatment.
Could you have a fact sheet on this site?
in programme “Embarressin bodies”
A lady was sent to have laser treatment. Could you tell me the name of the place where she had the laser treatment?
I have been desparately looking
for a specialist who provides laser treatment
can women have laser treatment on NHS
I went to have an ultrasound of the womb lately and the geono said that he found fibroid tissue and two tiny systs in both the ovaries. He said that there is nothing to worry about as they will disappear in a few months and he want to see me again after 6 months. Still worried about it. Can you also explain why my stomach is so big and bloated as if I look pregnant
My breasts and a size 36A and are very firm - I would eventually like them enlarged. please can you tell me costs and somewhere professional I can have them done. I do get depressesed especially on hot summers days and holidays where I cover up by the pool.
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