Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory skin condition of unknown cause 1. Research studies have discovered the immune system in an abnormal response produces anti-bodies to components of the skin in the tissues that nourish and support it called the extracellular matrix. These antibodies initiate a complex cascade of cellular factors and chemical mediators (cytokines) […]
The Following patient information links are provided for your help and benefit via the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists . If you have any specific questions please contact me via my office contact details or the contact form and I will endeavor to assist you. Endometriosis www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/endometriosis/ The endometriosis information here aims to help […]
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the inner lining of the womb (endometrium) is found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is a very common condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women. You are more likely to develop endometriosis if your mother or […]