womens health

Women's health

Dr Fox provides a convenient, fast and confidential online private prescription service for a range of routine health issues affecting women.

Simply complete a short health questionnaire, select treatment required, register order and pay – a GP will review and authorise your order. Medicine is posted direct from a registered pharmacy.

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Contraceptive pill

contraceptive pill online

3 months supply of your current contraceptive pill ordered online – useful for when you cannot get to your doctor's surgery.

All major brands of combined contraceptive pill and mini pill supplied.

Period delay

period delay tablets

Women who are not using the contraceptive pill can delay their period by up to 17 days with Provera or norethisterone.

Useful if you have special occasions that cover the same period as your menstrual cycle.

Morning after pill

morning after pills

Be prepared with standby morning after pill to keep until needed.

Levonelle taken within 72 hours (3 days) or ellaOne taken within 120 hours (5 days) of intercourse will prevent most pregnancies.

Cystitis

cystitis treatment

Some women are prone to repeated episodes of cystitis (infection of the urine).

Cystitis is not normally a serious condition and is easily treated with nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim antibiotic.

Unwanted facial hair

unwanted female facial hair

Women affected by unwanted female facial hair may benefit from Vaniqa cream.

Studies show 7 out of 10 women improve with Vaniqa treatment and 3 out of 10 have marked improvement after 24 weeks.

Weight loss

weight loss treatment

Orlistat (Xenical or alli) weight loss medication for obesity and overweight adults.

Thrush

vaginal thrush

Confidential treatment for the symptoms of thrush including vaginal preparations, capsules, and thrush cream.

Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis

Antibiotic treatment (metronidazole, clindamycin) for bacterial vaginosis including tablets and vaginal cream and gel.