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You have the irregular periods, stubborn acne, the hair in places it should not be, and thinning where it should. You pushed for a scan, and were told that everything looks normal. For a lot of women, that’s where the conversation ends, with no diagnosis, no answers, and the suggestion that perhaps you are making…

If you’ve been struggling to conceive for a while without success, or you’re preparing for IVF, you’ll know just how emotionally draining the journey can be. In some cases, it can be months of hope and disappointment, and of course it’s exhausting. During that time, and when answers are hard to come by, it can…

Privacy is a major concern for women seeking abortion care. While clinical settings play an essential role in healthcare, they may not always feel like the safest, most discrete or most comfortable option for everyone. The availability of abortion pills by post is helping to change that, offering a more accessible entryway to abortion care.…

Perimenopause is often reduced to a handful of well-known symptoms, however, there are many related signs and symptoms – and it’s not just about hot flushes. From changes in mood and sleep to shifts in menstrual cycles and energy levels, the experience can be wide-ranging and, at times, confusing and frustrating. In the UK, it’s…

Sex is something many of us expect to feel good. It can be a source of connection, pleasure and closeness, and when that changes, it can leave you feeling worried, frustrated or quietly wondering whether something is wrong with you. The answer, almost always, is that something is happening in your body that has an…

If your sex drive doesn’t feel the way it once did, you’re definitely not the only one. Low libido affects many women, with large studies in the US and the UK revealing that around 50% of women report periods of very low desire. It’s common, even if it doesn’t always feel that way when you’re…

Women from all types of backgrounds may choose to have an abortion (also known as a termination) in the UK. It is legal up to 24 weeks, or after 24 weeks in limited circumstances (for example, if there is a risk to the mother’s life), in line with the Abortion Act 1967. Whatever your circumstances,…

Fertility problems are a common concern for many women across the world. Globally, there were 110.1 million cases of female infertility in 2021, according to Global Burden of Disease data, with both the number of women affected and the overall health impact having increased significantly since 1990. However, while female infertility has increased in prevalence,…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common. According to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual data, 401,800 STI diagnoses were recorded in 2023, which is an increase of 4.7% when compared with 2022. However, these figures only show a partial image of the prevalence of STIs in the UK. The actual number of new STIs –…

If you suspect that you or a loved one may have endometriosis, you might be concerned about how long it can take to obtain a diagnosis. According to research by Endometriosis UK, it takes an average time of eight years and 10 months to obtain an endometriosis diagnosis, a figure that increased by 10 months…