Dr Nighat Arif

…just a reminder

I hope this #mantra brings you an abundance of #peace #happiness and helps you #reachyourgoals

My other big tip to you is #patience
Things do happen at the right time, even if you can’t see it right now

No woman wearing a dress with pockets will fail to mention that it has pockets upon receiving a compliment on said dress 👗

Gifted Raishma Islam
ITV Studios

🎬 Filmed my interview for “Below the Belt” to explore the systemic challenges in #Womenshealth.
Today I spent time having fun in Shannon Cohn’s company, sharing the work being done to tackle health inequalities in marginalised communities

#film #womenshealth #belowthebelt

Group B Strep is the leading cause of severe infection in newborn babies in the UK.
Most of these infections are preventable.

Know someone who’s pregnant? Tell them about GBS this Group B Strep Awareness Week💙gbsaw.gbss.org.uk @GBSSupport #GroupBStrepAwarenessWeek

Pls scroll past if this is not for you
So much advice on all things #womenshealth order: The Knowledge. Your guide to female health from Menstruation to the Menopause.
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#books #womenshealth #drnighat

I’ve only birthed 1 book 📖 so far!
But sometimes as a dyslexic author the math ain’t mathing 🧐🤣

So much advice on all things #womenhealth Order: The Knowledge. Your guide to female health from Menstruation to the Menopause.
linktr.ee/drnighatarif

- if you prefer fingers / hands - that is ok too - this is just a general suggestion

how to use Oestrogel HRT: Reasons for lid:
- the gel for some can make hands sticky & messy,using the lid does allow the spread of the gel to be absorbed easily/ evenly
-plus if you wash your hands straight after applying, you are washing the gel down the sink therefore not getting full amount

I’m sooo excited to tell you that my illustrated book on female health, The Knowledge, has been divided into 3 pocket sized paperbacks focusing on 3 key phases of life.

The perfect companion for every generation in a household

To order the perfect gift this summer ⤵️
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THIS IS HUGE!
MPs voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales. The biggest change to abortion rights since 1960
A massive congratulations to all those who made this happen - Because #AbortionIsHealthcare

www.rcog.org.uk/news/mps-bac...

#fatherday2025

#fatherday2025

“What’s wrong with me?” “Why am I tired all the time?”
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Watch back on ITVHUB or This Morning App

BBC Radio 5 Live - 5 Live News Specials, That Time of the Month: IBS That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi

BBC5 Live: That Time Of The Month: Spotlight on Irritiable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

This month we talked at length about the gut & our poo with special guest @UKGastroDr @LenasHappyTummy
Hosted by the incredible @TVNaga01 @DrEkechi & me!
Prod: @alisonacton

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

In some cases, removing them is the best option

🚨But don’t ignore that Endometriomas are a type of endometriosis and needs management to help with symptom control and #fertility preservation

Chocolate cysts can cause symptoms:
🩸 periods that are very painful
Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
Pain when you’re peeing or pooping
Feeling the urge to pee more
Back pain
Nausea and vomiting
Bloating

What is a #chocolatecyst?
Ovarian endometriomas, or “chocolate cysts,” are cysts filled with old blood.
They’re a sign of #endometriosis, a condition that happens when endometrial-like tissue travels outside of your uterus.

This new technology can even have potential in brain imaging early detection of #dementia

Ref: www.digitalhealth.net/2025/05/prot...

Prototype ‘to light up’ hidden breast cancers in #densebreasts.
With the new imaging technology the patient is injected with a tracer that is designed to deposit on cancer cells allowed laser focus on the cancer cells, and they “literally light up” meaning early #breastcancer diagnosis.

Prototype developed for new breast cancer detection technology The prototype of a machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed in Newcastle.

Ref: www.digitalhealth.net/2025/05/prot...

How do you know if your #period is irregular?
By following this ⤴️ simple tracking rule you can work out if you have #irregularperiods

Save & share with someone who needs this🫶🏾

Note: any postmenopausal bleeding 🩸 spotting must be checked out

#periodtracker #womenshealth

What would the response be if #men shared the #menopausal symptoms?

Would we take it more seriously? ⤵️

🎥 M Word:by Astellas

Join us today on @bbc5live for our incredible show “That Time of The Month” where we will be discussing all things #Vulvodynia which affects between 7-16% of women of all ages, including adolescents
@TVNaga01 @DrEkechi @alisonacton

but I hope using the NICE -Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management - helps provide guidance of what you are entitled to on the #NHS ⤵️
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng206

#MEAwarenessDay

#ME is a debilitating disease.
I know my patients struggle in getting support because the research and evidence base data is scanty -

I had to share this post by Dr Saher Mehdi PhD, Longevity Scientist because of her wise words on how we can live better if we pay attention as a society

Source: Saher Mehdi: Men from Mitochondria, Women from Telomeres: Ageing Was Never Meant to Be Equal

Yes absolutely

If your period is out by a few days here and there pls don’t panic.
However book to see a doctor/HCP if you:
🩸 don’t bleed for 3month or more
🩸have mid-cycle spotting or bleeding after sex
🩸Heavy bleeding (changing period product every hour) and abdominal cramps
#menstrualcycleawareness

How Do You Know If Your #Periods Are Irregular?

You can find out whether your periods are regular or irregular by charting / tracking how long your menstrual cycles are. It’s normal to have cycles between 21 and 35 days.