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!
Your period can be a pain in more ways than one. But you don’t have to live with the inconvenience. Whether it’s for a holiday, a special occasion, or an important exam or competition, you can delay your period and avoid the symptoms that come along with it. From period delay medication and birth control, to whether it’s possible to delay it naturally, let's go through how you can delay your period safely. Three key takeaways Delaying your period...
The postpartum period can be a challenging time for so many women. You've been through the incredible journey of pregnancy and birth, your body is working hard to recover, and your hormones are fluctuating dramatically. Then, just when you think you're getting the hang of things, you notice more hair than usual in your shower drain or on your hairbrush...
Just over two-fifths (41%) of women questioned said they had seen menopause treated as a joke in the workplace. This figure rose to more than half (54%) for those not in work during the menopause and almost three-fifths (58%) for those with a disability. In all, roughly three in five women (61%) said they had lost motivation due to their...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an invaluable treatment for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. But people on HRT may still also seek extra assistance to ease their symptoms. That’s where menopause supplements come in. Below, we dig into nine of the most common vitamins, minerals and natural remedies used for treating menopause, what they do, and what you should...
If you’re going through the menopause, you may’ve noticed yourself experiencing more hair loss than normal. That’s because there's a connection between menopause and thinning hair. It’s caused by your declining oestrogen levels, which affect hair growth cycles and follicle health. Despite around 40-50% of women experiencing hair loss during the menopause, it remains a lesser-known symptom compared to hot...
Minoxidil is a popular treatment for hair loss. While it’s not fully understood how minoxidil works is effective for hair loss, one benefit is that as a vasodilator, minoxidil expands your blood vessels. This promotes healthy blood flow and helps to deliver more oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles, resulting in hair growth. Like all medications, minoxidil can cause...
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