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We’re looking forward to another successful coffee morning here at Spire Harpenden Hospital

Here at Spire Harpenden, we are all for having a relaxing break. With these four pointers to bear in mind when you set off on holiday, you may have just a little more fun.

In the male population, Peyronie’s Disease (PD) is one of the most frequently under-reported diseases. It results in penile pain and curvature during erections, affecting individual’s physiological and psychological well being, due to the impact it has upon individual’s sex lives. So what can be done?

It’s a given that when enjoying a music festival with your friends or family, very little thought goes into protecting your hearing, more into making sure you get a good spot for your favourite act, or scouting out the queue for the bar! However, you could be taking home with you a little more than lifelong memories, as the loud music can have a permanent impact on your hearing.

For those who don’t smoke the key message is, be smart, don’t start. For those looking to give up or waiting for a reason, there is never a better time to quit. It’ll be hard, but hang tough and don’t puff.

Here at Spire Harpenden Hospital we practice some of the latest, advanced medical treatments to treat a wide range of eye conditions delivered through a personalised service. You will be cared for by one of our ophthalmic (eye) surgeons at a time that suits you. To enquire today please call: 01582 714 420 and one of our team will look after you.

Water: good for keeping you hydrated, brushing your teeth and having a shower – have you thought about how it may be good for rehabilitation? Although many of us are unfamiliar with the healing effects, hydrotherapy is an innovative rehabilitation service and a great way of improving an individual’s mental and physical well being.

Hot flushes aren’t great at the best of times, let alone in this scorching heat. Just like adolescence, this change in your body can be unnerving at times, but you will live to tell the tale! Although everybody experiences menopause and it’s symptoms in varying ways, we’ve got a few tips to help get you through this ‘up and down’ period of time.

Spire Harpenden Hospital is here to support you whether you need orthopaedic surgery, physiotherapy or any other treatment. With a choice of consultant, no waiting lists and expert private healthcare, you can get back to the swing of things in no time.

Don’t know where to start? A vasectomy is an important decision and it’s advised that you carefully consider the procedure by doing your homework and discussing it with others who may be involved in the decision. That’s where we come in, we’re here to provide you with some key information and support you through the procedure, if you decide it’s for you.