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Sexual health

Got bumps or blisters? How to tell if it’s anal herpes

Monica Karpinski / 14th April 2023
Sexual health

Can you get an STI without having sex?

Contraception

I’ve missed a Cerazette pill, what’s the risk of getting pregnant?

Sexual health

I’m pregnant and bleeding after sex, should I worry?

Thrush

Can thrush go away on its own?

Sexual health

When bleeding after anal sex is normal, and when it’s not

Thrush

5 evidence-backed ways to soothe itching thrush

Contraception

Norethisterone: side effects, risks, and benefits

Contraception

Should I use the Mirena coil during menopause?

Contraception

Should I get my Mirena coil removed?

Contraception

Mirena coil (IUS)

Menstruation

The menstrual cycle, explained

Menstruation

I have severe ovulation pain. Will going on the pill help?

Menstruation

Is PCOS weight gain always dangerous? We asked a doctor

Menstruation

Telltale signs your period pain is secondary dysmenorrhea

Menstruation

Does endometriosis affect my chance of getting pregnant?

Menstruation

Irregular period? How to tell if it’s adenomyosis

Menstruation

If I have endometriosis, am I likely to get adenomyosis?

Menstruation

Could endometriosis be causing my back pain?

Menstruation

Getting ready for the return of natural periods after the pill

Menstruation

My period is very light, am I pregnant?

Menstruation

I’ve just had a natural miscarriage, why is my period so heavy?

Menstruation

Spotting before your period? It could be uterine fibroids

Sexual health

What happens to the female body when you masturbate?

Thrush

Natural treatment for thrush during pregnancy

Sexual health

Why am I bleeding after sex?

Thrush

What causes thrush? We asked a doctor

Thrush

I have oral thrush, which treatment is best for me?

Contraception

Pregnancy symptoms with the Mirena coil: should I worry?

Incontinence

Do I need antibiotics for my UTI?

Contraception

IUS vs IUD: which is best for me?

Contraception

How will I know if my Mirena coil has stopped working?

Contraception

Side effects of the contraceptive implant: when to see a doctor

Sexual health

What to expect when getting genital warts removed

Contraception

Can the Mirena coil help with heavy bleeding? The facts

Thrush

White vaginal discharge? What anxiety could have to do with it

Incontinence

How anxiety could explain why you need to pee all the time

Incontinence

How to tell when frequent urination is a sign of a UTI

Menstruation

Busting PMS myths – do home remedies actually help?

Menstruation

Knowing your choices for menorrhagia treatment

Menopause

Black cohosh for hot flushes: what you need to know

Menopause

Is soy a safe alternative to HRT?

Sexual health

Why can’t I orgasm? Sexual change and ageing in women

Sexual health

Understanding emotional factors that influence pain after sex

Contraception

Don’t panic! Six common causes of irregular bleeding on the pill

Menopause

Are my hot flushes a sign of menopause or PMS?

Contraception

How likely am I to get side effects from the morning after pill?

Thrush

What your menstrual cycle has to do with recurring thrush

Thrush

What’s the difference between bacterial vaginosis and thrush?

Incontinence

What does the menopause have to do with stress incontinence?

Incontinence

Five things you can do right now to treat an overactive bladder

Menstruation

When a menstrual blood clot could be a sign of something more

Menopause

What does menopause have to do with depression? The facts

Menstruation

Depression, amenorrhea, and why your periods have stopped

Contraception

Will I still experience PMS when using the pill?

Incontinence

I have urge incontinence. What are my non-surgical treatment options?

Sexual health

Getting back to intimacy after being diagnosed with herpes

Sexual health

There’s no right way to enjoy sex: understanding anorgasmia

Contraception

I use the contraceptive implant, could I be pregnant?

Incontinence

I have a weak bladder, could it be a sign of a bigger problem?

Thrush

Feel stinging when you pee? How to tell whether it’s thrush

Contraception

Is it bad for me to skip withdrawal bleeds on the pill?

Thrush

Why pregnant women are more likely to get thrush

Menopause

What can you do about menopausal mood swings?

Menstruation

Missed period? Here’s how to figure out why

Menopause

Non-cancerous reasons why you’re bleeding after menopause

Menstruation

How to figure out the cause of your heavy periods

Contraception

Blood clots, thrombosis, and the contraceptive pill

Sexual health

Living with vulvodynia: can I enjoy a healthy sex life?

Sexual health

How can I tell if I have chlamydia?

Incontinence

How weight gain can cause stress incontinence

Thrush

Five common tongue conditions often mistaken for thrush

Incontinence

How to talk to your GP about bladder problems

Thrush

How the combined pill can cause recurrent thrush

Menstruation

Is it possible to delay your period? The facts vs the myths

Menstruation

Polycystic ovary syndrome and why you might have irregular periods

Menopause

I can’t take HRT, what are my options?

Menopause

I’m menopausal, when should I consider HRT?

Contraception

Levonelle or EllaOne? How the morning after pill works

Sexual health

I’ve got genital warts, what are my treatment options?

Sexual health

Do cold sores have any long-term health risks?

Thrush

Do home remedies for thrush actually work?

Contraception

Considering the contraceptive implant? Here’s how it works

Thrush

Which thrush treatment is best? A doctor explains

Incontinence

Causes of and preventable risk factors for overactive bladder

Incontinence

Causes of frequent urination: Is it overactive bladder syndrome?

Menopause

5 things your heavy periods during menopause could mean

Sexual health

Sex drive and pregnancy: what’s normal?

Contraception

The truth about IUDs and side effects

Menstruation

How do I know if I have PMS? Deciphering common symptoms

Menopause

Knowing what’s normal: irregular bleeding and perimenopause

Sexual health

What’s normal? Understanding libido changes in older women

Menstruation

Could your period pain be a sign of endometriosis?

Contraception

Is the Mirena coil right for me? Risks, side effects, and periods

Incontinence

Do I have a urinary tract infection? Symptoms, signs, and when to worry

Menstruation

Can having sex on your period help with period pain?

Thrush

What is candida, and how does it cause thrush?

Incontinence

What are my options? A doctor answers your UTI treatment questions

Contraception

Typical and perfect use: how to maximise effectiveness of the pill

Menopause

PMS, periods, and what to expect during perimenopause

Menstruation

Period pain but no period? What stress could have to do with it

Sexual health

Low libido in women: how to tell if it’s a physical problem

Contraception

Long-term health risks and benefits of the copper coil

Thrush

Itching, soreness and irritation – do I have thrush?

Contraception

Is it true that the mini pill causes no side effects?

Incontinence

Is it because I had sex? The truth about what causes cystitis

Menstruation

I’m bleeding in between periods, could I have an infection?

Sexual health

How to figure out why you’re experiencing pain during sex

Menstruation

Here’s how to determine the cause of your irregular periods

Contraception

Does the combined pill have long-term side effects?

Menstruation

Different types of period cramp pain and what they mean

Thrush

What does thrush look like? Spotting the signs of oral thrush

Contraception

Could my body really expel the coil? 5 everyday misconceptions

Sexual health

Burning sensation during sex? It may be vulvodynia

Menopause

Am I perimenopausal? Coming to terms with change

Menopause

Trouble sleeping? How to reduce night sweats during menopause

Incontinence

Always need to pee at night? Lifestyle changes to help nocturia

Incontinence

5 everyday factors that cause frequent urination

Thrush

When is vaginal discharge a sign of thrush?

Menopause

Lifestyle factors that may influence the age you’ll reach menopause