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
Managing Postpartum Hair Loss
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...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Morning After Pill
The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception that many women have reached for after their normal method of contraception hasn’t worked out.
If your condom breaks, or you realise that you forgot to take the pill before you got down and make love, then you could find yourself in need of some emergency contraception, and the morning after pill is a popular choice.
Today we’re going to be answering your questions about the morning after pill, when you should or shouldn’t take it, and how it works.
Menopause Statistics Report 2025
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...
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Do Menopause Supplements Work?
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...
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Spotting and Treating Hair Loss During the Menopause
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...
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Minoxidil side effects
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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