The female body is always changing and will experience a number of stages – from periods, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. And through this journey, a variety of health conditions can affect a woman's body and reproductive organs, such as fibroids and endometriosis.
Our specialists offer advice on how to treat and manage these conditions, as well as risk factors and prevention tips.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly occur in the lower legs.
Read moreBalance problems are often associated with old age. However, your balance can start to deteriorate as early as your 30s.
Read moreEndometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK and can be a debilitating condition.
Read moreNipple discharge refers to fluid that leaks out of the nipple when you are not breastfeeding.
Read moreSmall and simple changes to your lifestyle can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier.
Read moreMenopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop working completely.
Read moreWhen most individuals discover a lump in their breast tissue, the biggest concern is usually that it could be breast cancer.
Read moreGestational diabetes refers to the presence of diabetes — high blood sugar levels due to insulin problems — during pregnancy.
Read moreIf you have received an abnormal cervical screening result you may be feeling anxious or have questions.
Read moreRegular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.
Read moreMenopause affects both your physical and mental health, which can lead to a reduced sex drive (libido).
Read moreAn adult woman’s menstrual cycle can range in length from 24 to 38 days and in teenage girls it can last even longer.
Read moreSweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.
Read moreEndometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
Read moreIt can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.
Read moreAround 40% of women aged over 50 in the UK have a pelvic organ prolapse.
Read moreAround one in 10 women in the UK, aged between 16 and 50, have endometriosis.
Read moreMost people will experience feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives.
Read moreMenopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.
Read moreEvery day around eight cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in women in the UK.
Read moreMost women aren’t aware of their pelvic floor muscles until something goes wrong or when they get pregnant and feel the strain placed on it.
Read moreAround 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK.
Read moreFibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, affect around one in five women in the UK aged between 30 and 50.
Read moreA good night’s sleep is vital for our physical and mental health.
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