Avon Road Surgery

04/06/2026

Recent media coverage on hormonal contraception and meningioma may raise questions for women using or considering contraceptive methods.

For most women, effective contraception plays an important role in supporting their health, wellbeing and reproductive choices and the overall risk of developing a meningioma remains very low.

Understanding the evidence can help support informed contraceptive choices.

Read our summary on hormonal contraception and brain tumour risk: https://cosrh.org/Public/News/Articles/hormonal-contraception-and-brain-tumour-risk.aspx

For healthcare professionals, a separate clinical statement is also available with more detailed guidance for clinicians: https://cosrh.org/Public/Documents/cosrh-statement-meningioma-and-progestogens.aspx

20/05/2026

Need a Saturday blood test?
You can now book via this link for the college practice rush green

19/05/2026

We are a C-Card distributor.

If you are 13-24 you can use the QR code to register and collect FREE condoms from us.

✅ Confidential
✅ Quick & easy registration

Scan the QR code to get started or contact us for more information 💙

18/05/2026

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A brilliant opportunity to be part of a virtual engagement clinic for the menopause!
Dr Mann is brilliant and this can all be received with a cup of tea in your hand!

Please sign up asap! I will be!!

Join us for a virtual event, where we'll discuss all things menopause!

16/05/2026

Breaking contraception news!

The contraceptive implant has today been licensed for use for up to 5 years in the UK.

New clinical evidence has shown that the implant (brand name Nexplanon), previously used for up to 3 years, continues to be safe and effective for up to 5 years.

Leading to the change, a recent study found that no pregnancies were reported in years 4 and 5 of use.

The news applies to any contraceptive implants being fitted for the first time, and those that are already in use. This means that, if you already have an implant, you do not need to do anything - you can continue to rely on this as a method of contraception for the 5 year period.

Find out more from College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: https://cosrh.org//Public/News/Articles/contraceptive-implant-now-licensed-for-up-to-5-years-in-the-uk.aspx

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

⚠️ We have strengthened safety warnings for finasteride and added precautionary advice for a similar product, dutasteride.

Updated advice aims to help patients better understand the potential risks of psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction linked to these medicines.

If you are taking finasteride 1mg and experience depression or suicidal thoughts, stop treatment and seek medical advice. Any concerns about sexual side effects should also be discussed with a healthcare professional. A precautionary warning has been added to the product information for dutasteride to note that mood alterations have been reported with a medicine in the same class, finasteride.

UK patient alert cards for finasteride remain in place to help patients recognise possible side effects and know what action to take.

Suspected side effects can be reported through the Yellow Card scheme.

To read the full guidance, visit: https://brnw.ch/21x2ofT

11/05/2026

02/05/2026

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ruth-crowley-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

So Claire Webber-Powell (my sister) another legacy of the London Marathon is you have inspired me to do a half!
(A marathon is a stupid distance frankly!)

But over 6 stone down in my 41st year - this is the right time!

So bring it ON!!!

Please please consider sponsoring me for this incredibly charity - it means a lot to me personally!) I need the motivation to keep me going!

And if you see me out running give me the thumbs up (maybe don’t beep me as that’s terrifying!!)

Ruth

Help Ruth Crowley raise money to support The Brain Tumour Charity