Online Women's Health
Women’s health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions that affect a woman’s physical and emotional well-being.
Our regulated and fully qualified doctors are available right now to help reassure and confidentially discuss any past, current or future concerns you may have.
Online Consultation Benefits
- Easy to use
- No waiting times
- Access wherever you are
- Prescriptions sent to a local pharmacy of your choice
- Get referrals to an NHS hospital near you
- All of your physical and mental concerns are treated in confidence
Women's Health at Consultdoc
You will be able to speak with our online primary care doctors and fully interact over video. If medication is recommended your NHS prescription will be sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Should you require a further specialist assessment or treatment, our GP’s can refer you to a specialist Gynecologist.
How do our consultations work?
Three easy steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Book And Pay For An Appointment to see our online GP.
Step 3
Consult online with one of our online doctors for an initial assessment and treatment plan.
Women's Health Support
with Our Online Medical Team
A Selection Of Women’s Health Conditions
Bacterial vaginosis
Breast cancer recognition
Domestic violence and abuse
Dysmenorrhoea
Emergency contraception
Gynaecological Cancers
Mastitis
Menopause (Non-hormonal treatments)
Pelvic Inflamatory Disease
Prenatal Health
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal discharge
Vomiting in pregnancy
What is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that affects the vagina causing it to have a fishy-smelly, thin, grey or white discharge. You often don’t get any vagina itching or pain.
What causes Bacterial Vaginosis? The exact cause of BV is unknown but few factors that increase the likelihood of getting BV includes being sexually active, smoking, using vaginal washes or deodorant or you have an IUD as a contraceptive device etc. It is also known to be more common in black women.
What treatment can you expect from Consultdoc? Our doctors will take a detailed history of your symptom which may also include any treatment you may have tried such as over the counter medication. If you are not pregnant and BV is highly likely, our doctors can prescribe you an antibiotic gel or tablet depending on your preference. If the doctor think you need an examination or investigation, they will advice you to attend your local sexual health clinic or a face to face assessment with your NHS GP.
What is Mastitis? Mastitis is a painful inflamation of the breast and if not treated can lead to a breast abscess which is a collection of pus in the breast.
What causes Mastitis? Mastitis usually occur in breastfeeding women but can also occur in any woman. It usually occur when bugs normally found on the skin enters the breast through small cracks in the skin causing an infection. If you have mastitis, you can have fever, feel unwell and your breast can become swollen, red and tender. There may also be a hard area of your breast.
What treatment can you expect from Consultdoc? Our doctors will take a detailed history of your breast symptom. If you are diagnosed with mastitis, they will advice you on taking painkillers, apply warm compress and have a warm bath to relieve the pain and make your breast milk flow better. They will advice you to continue to breastfeed and express milk from your breast in between feeds. They will also advice you to avoid wearing a bra, especially at night. Our doctors can also prescribe you antibiotics if you have been unwell for more than a day. They can call the hospital on-call team to arrange a same day emergency care in your local hospital if your symptoms are serious without having to go to accident and emergency.
What is Thrush in Women? Thrush is a common problem in women which causes itching, irritation and discharge from the vagina.
What causes Thrush? Thrush is caused by a fungal infection (usually candida) and the factors that can increase your likelihood of having thrush includes:
- A recent use of antibiotic.
- Using soaps, shampoos, shower gels and douching.
- Poorly controlled diabetes and weak immunity.
- Pregnancy.
- Using HRT or Oral Combined Contraceptive pills.
What treatment can you expect from Consultdoc? Our doctors will take a detailed history of your symptoms including any risk factors and treatments you may have tried over the counter. If you are diagnosed with thrush, they will advice you to:
- Use simple emollients as a soap substitute to wash and or moisturize.
- Avoid contact with potentially irritant soap, shampoo, bubblebath, or shower gels.
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing, which may irritate the area.
Our doctors will offer you antifungal drug treatment options.
What is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? UTI can be either lower or upper. A Lower UTI is an infection of the bladder also known as cystitis while a upper UTI is an infection involving the kidneys.
What causes UTI? UTIs are usually caused by bacteria from poo entering through the opening of the water tube. You are more likely to have a UTI after a sexual intercourse or during pregnancy. Your symptoms may include pain or a burning sensation when peeing, needing to pee more often than usual, passing blood in urine, back or loin pain and you may also feel unwell and come down with fever.
What treatment can you expect from Consultdoc? Our doctors will take a detailed history of your symptom. They may ask you to check your temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate if you have the tools at home like a smart watch and a thermometer etc. If you are suspected to have UTI and your symptoms are mild and you are not pregnant, our doctors can prescribe you a first choice antibiotics that works for you and they will advise you on self-care measures. If your symptom is serious or you are pregnant, they can arrange to contact your NHS GP for a face to face appointment or a same day emergency care at a NHS hospital local to you.
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Doctors on Consultdoc platform are qualified General Practitioners with Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).
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Following your consultation with us, the doctor will be able to offer you treatment options such as a prescription, advice on self help measures, follow up appointments or simply refer you to a hospital specialist.