Dr Philippa Kaye

Everything you ever wanted to know about your penis, but were too afraid to ask: The expert medical guide that EVERY man (and woman) should read… and the warning signs you must never ignore

During the pandemic I saw more penises than normal. And, as a GP, that was a good thing. Men who suddenly found they had more free time were able to devote a little more attention to their genitals, it seemed. […]

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How to end the tyranny of an overactive bladder: Amid concern over the dementia risk of a top incontinence drug, our top doctor’s guide on what YOU can do instead

Incontinence is one of the more common problems I see in my clinic. And, in many cases, it’s due to a condition called overactive bladder syndrome, which leaves patients constantly needing the loo. It’s caused by muscle spasms in the

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DR PHILIPPA KAYE: I’m so concerned over campaigners pushing women to take HRT they don’t need – by insisting the menopause must be treated as a disease

Last week’s controversial BBC Panorama episode, The Menopause Industry Uncovered, came as a shock to many. The first half of the 30-minute film raised concerns over expensive menopause supplements being sold in the UK, despite having no clear benefit. However,

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It’s not just women hit by medical sexism… men too are being ignored because they have ‘female’ illnesses, argues Dr Philippa Kaye. So what are these illnesses and what can be done?

I have spent much of my career as a GP championing women’s health. It’s something I feel ­passionate about – because women are so often poorly served by the NHS and medicine in ­general. We are half of the population

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