Women's Health
If you’re concerned about vaginal thrush, BV, or any other women’s health issues, then you’ve come to the right place.
Our guides are here to provide important information about women’s health conditions, including your sexual and reproductive health.
Our team is dedicated to answering all of your questions, so if you’ve ever wanted to know how to tell the difference between thrush and BV, why pregnancy causes hair loss, or how effective the morning after pill is, grab a cup of tea and get reading!
Women's Health Advice & Guides
Weight loss injections & the contraceptive pill: what you need to know
If you’re considering or already using weight loss injections like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic or Saxenda, it’s completely normal to have questions about how these treatments might affect your contraception, especially if you rely on the pill. With so much information out there, it can feel overwhelming to know what’s safe and what isn’t. Understanding how these medications interact with different...
If you’re considering or already using weight loss injections li...
The side effects of the contraceptive pill
When you start oral contraception, it is common to experience side effects, but these won’t affect everyone. The side effects of taking the pill vary from person to person, and it is important to consider the contraceptive pill side effects before choosing a method of contraception. Not only does a woman have to think about the physical side effects of...
When you start oral contraception, it is common to experience side eff...
How you can get the contraceptive pill for free
How can you get the contraceptive pill for free? You can get all contraception, including the contraceptive pill, for free from: Contraception clinics Sexual health clinics (GUM) Some GP surgeries Young people’s services Pharmacies (via the NHS Pharmacy Contraceptive Service) You’ll be asked some health and lifestyle questions before you’re offered the pill to see if it’s the right option...
How can you get the contraceptive pill for free? You can get all contr...
Bad period pains? Here’s what to do for period pain relief
When you have period pain, all you can think about is how to relieve it. It can be inconvenient and, in some cases, unbearable. Luckily, there are several things you can do to help with your cramps, such as applying heat, taking herbal remedies and taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief. With many medications available, knowing what to take for period...
When you have period pain, all you can think about is how to relieve i...
20 interesting facts about your period & menstrual cycle that you probably didn’t know
You might think you already know everything about your period; however, do you know the unique and interesting facts about your menstrual cycle? Most women expect to get their period once a month, but did you know that this isn’t always the case? There are many reasons for a late period, an earlier period or getting your period more frequently...
You might think you already know everything about your period; however...
16 pros and cons of the contraceptive pill
The contraceptive pill is one of the most efficient and favoured ways for women to prevent pregnancy. If you've never tried it before, it could be a confusing option to consider with so much information (and misinformation!) out there you may have already read or heard. There's a reason, though, why the pill is so popular: its benefits for some...
The contraceptive pill is one of the most efficient and favoured ways ...
