Women's health

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.

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The importance of cervical screening

A cervical screening is a test offered to women between the ages of 25 and 64 as a way to prevent cervical cancer.

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What is endometriosis? And the signs you shouldn’t ignore

Endometriosis is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects one in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK.

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How is endometriosis diagnosed?

Around one in 10 women in the UK, aged between 16 and 50, have endometriosis.

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Miss Michelle Mullan, Oncoplastic Breast Consultant

Michelle Mullan explains what a mastectomy is, when you may need one, and what your options are once the surgery has taken place.

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Bleeding after sex: is it normal and what could it mean?

Bleeding after sex is not normal. If you experience bleeding after sex, you should see your GP to find out the cause.

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How does menopause affect your heart health?

After menopause, the risk of heart disease in women rises.

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Heart disease: everything you need to know

According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases cause more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK.

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Everything you need to know about vaginal thrush

Vaginal thrush is a very common condition affecting around three-quarters of women at some point during their lifetime.

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Ask the expert: what are fibroids?

Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, affect around one in five women in the UK aged between 30 and 50.

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What you need to know about postnatal depression

Postnatal depression refers to depression that occurs within one year of giving birth. It can also affect partners.

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How to stop heavy periods

It can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.

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Fertility and pregnancy during perimenopause 

Menopause is a natural stage of ageing where menstruation (having periods) has stopped for 12 months.

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What you need to know about gestational diabetes: from risks to treatment

Gestational diabetes refers to the presence of diabetes — high blood sugar levels due to insulin problems — during pregnancy.

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Five reasons you may be sweating a lot

Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.

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Why regular exercise is vital for your health

Regular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.

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Seven ways to treat varicose veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly occur in the lower legs.

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How menopause affects your mental health and wellbeing

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop working completely.

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What to expect during menopause

Menopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.

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Ask the expert: what is endometriosis and how is it treated?

Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.

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Hysteroscopy Q&A

Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains what a hysteroscopy is and why you might have the procedure.

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What you need to know about anxiety

Most people will experience feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives.

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Four reasons for period pain

Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common symptom in women during their reproductive years.

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Hair loss in women: causes and treatments

It’s normal to lose some hair every day.

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What you need to know about ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow on the ovaries, and are very common in women before menopause.

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Heart health in women: what you need to know

The second most common cause of death in UK adults is coronary heart disease.

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