Conditions
Minute Meds offers treatment for the following conditions
Men’s Health
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the
inability to get and maintain an erection.
Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is a condition where a man ejaculates too
early, often with very little stimulation, during sexual
intercourse.
Thrush
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects both men and
women. In men, the infection can cause redness, itching or a
burning sensation around the penis.
Hair Loss
Hair loss is most commonly caused by a condition called ‘pattern
hair loss’ and this primarily affects the top and front of the
scalp.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) is an increase in
the size of the prostate which is noncancerous.
Women’s Health
Contraceptive Pill
Commonly referred to as ‘The Pill’, women’s oral contraceptive
tablets are effective at preventing pregnancy when taken once a
day.
Morning After Pill
The morning after pill is an emergency contraceptive, taken after
unprotected sex to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Alternative Contraceptives
If taking the hormonal pill every day doesn’t suit you then one of
our alternative contraceptive methods may be a better option.
Period Delay
You can successfully delay the beginning of your period to better
fit with your lifestyle and to avoid your period causing you any
inconvenience.
Cystitis
Cystitis is a common form of UTI that usually affects women. Being
sexually active can increase your risk, and it can cause pain and
discomfort.
Thrush
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects both men and
women. In women, the infection can cause discomfort of the vulva
and vaginal discharge.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (also known as BV) is the most common kind of
bacterial vaginal infection in the UK and produces symptoms such
as vaginal discharge.
Period Pain Relief
As part of a woman’s menstrual cycle, she can often experience a
number of premenstrual symptoms, such as abdominal pain.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to replenish a woman’s
hormones that begin to drop as she approaches the menopause.
Hirsutism
Excessive growth of female hair (medically known as facial
hirsutism) can cause psychological effects such as
self-consciousness and stress.
PCOS
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a condition that affects women
and their hormone levels, causing them to produce more male
hormones than normal.
Chronic Conditions
Asthma/COPD
Asthma and COPD are long-term conditions that constrict the
sufferer’s airways and make it difficult for them to breathe.
Pain Relief
Painkillers are there to block the sensation (although they don’t
treat the condition causing the pain in the first place), to offer
you some relief.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition
that often goes unnoticed, but it could lead to serious heart
problems.
Hay Fever/Allergies
Hay fever is a condition that affects approximately 1 in 5 people
in the UK and is caused by a pollen allergy.
Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to a point in your nervous
system and is usually experienced as a burning or shooting
sensation.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that affects your blood sugar levels and
comes in two different forms; type 1 (genetic) and type 2 (linked
to lifestyle).
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that can build up in the walls of
your arteries, restrict your blood circulation and increase your
risk of serious conditions.
Incontinence
Incontinence is a condition that refers to accidental or
unintentional urination, often triggered by exercising, laughing,
sneezing and any sudden movement.
Essential Tremor
Benign Essential Tremor (or Essential Tremor) is a disorder
affecting the brain, that causes the hands and arms to shake
uncontrollably.
Situational Anxiety
Situational anxiety is the feeling of panic, stress and worry
regarding a changing environment, upcoming event or new situation.
Acne
Acne is a long-term skin disease that is caused by hair follicles
being clogged up by dead skin cells and oils, creating spots.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin disorder that mainly affects the face, causing
redness, small pimples and visible blood vessels.
Eczema & Psoriasis
Eczema and psoriasis are dry skin conditions that differ from
person to person and mainly cause dry, red, itchy or scaly skin.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (usually referred to as IBS) is a common
digestive condition that causes bloating, diarrhoea and stomach
cramps
Underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition where your
thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones.
Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that mostly affects the joints in the
base of the big toe.
Wellbeing
Weight Loss
It’s been revealed that obesity is the second biggest preventable
cause of cancer (after smoking), and yet 63% of UK adults are
overweight.
Quit Smoking
The detriments to your health caused by smoking cigarettes are
well known and yet thanks to the addictive nicotine, quitting can
be very difficult.
General Health
Acid Reflux
In reaction to certain foods or drinks, small amounts of stomach
acid can make its way into your oesophagus, causing heartburn or a
bitter taste.
Migraine
Migraines are powerful headaches that are often accompanied by
nausea, sensitivity to light and problems with vision.
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a common illness that involves passing stools much
more frequently than normal, usually of a looser consistency.
Threadworm
Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasites that
infect the large intestine and show up in your stools.
Haemorrhoids/Piles
Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasites that
infect the large intestine and show up in your stools.
Dandruff
Dandruff is a chronic, yet harmless, condition that affects the
scalp and causes white flakes to shed into the hair and onto the
shoulders.
Nausea
Nausea is the feeling that you might be sick, often accompanied by
a lurching stomach or clammy skin.
Sexual Health
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is the
most common type in the UK. It often carries no symptoms and
affects both men and women.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a viral, sexually transmitted infection that
does not have a cure, however the symptoms (such as sores) can be
managed.
Genital Warts
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that
appears as small fleshy lumps in the genital area.
PREP Medication
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a treatment used to protect
high risk individuals from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Travel Health
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, occurs when
you ascend to high altitudes too quickly and the lack of oxygen
causes you to feel sick.
Traveller’s Diarrhoea
Traveller’s diarrhoea specifically refers to diarrhoea picked up
in foreign countries, usually due to contaminated food and poor
levels of hygiene.
Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that is carried by
mosquitoes in certain parts of the world and transmitted through a
bite.