Female Body
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Following our piece on hormonal birth control recently, we thought it would be a good idea to take look at that other hormone extravaganza women face. Yup, today we’re talking menopause with all its symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog,
You’ve probably heard of cervical screening (sometimes called cervical smears, pap tests or pap smears). It is important that we (women) all get cervical smears regularly to reduce our risk of getting cervical cancer. Today we are going to talk
Have you ever thought about your fertility and at what age you’ll stop being considered fertile? At what point should you explore a fertility test? Great news, gang! Our geriatric age has just gone up. Yup, women, have long been
Gang, I think we’re all agreed that despite the problems that come with hormonal birth control, it’s a damn good thing. The internet, though, seems pretty convinced that using birth control long term can affect your natural fertility and eggs
I don’t know about you, but I left school very confused about my own fertility. There seemed to be two conflicting messages: In “sex education” the message seemed to be we could get pregnant by just looking at a boy
So, as you can probably guess from the title, this week we’re talking about the joys of hormonal contraception. Or, more specifically, the ways in which it can make us ill. Cos, holy crap, can it make us ill. And,
Have you noticed that your energy levels or ability to exercise changes throughout the month? Sometimes exercise just seems way too hard and sometimes you feel great! It might be that the changes in your hormones are causing this. Today
The first thing to say is that vaginal discharge is normal! All women have discharge sometimes and it can change depending on your menstrual cycle as well as other factors. Women often have lots of questions about discharge but are
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome is the bane of many women’s life, on top of their monthly period. It is thought approximately 85% of women experience PMS symptoms at some point in their lives. Sometimes it can seem never-ending, you stop
Have you ever felt a little too dry down there? Pain during sex maybe? Some itchiness, perhaps? Before your mind wanders to everything and anything that might be wrong with you, don’t worry. It’s normal. What you’re experiencing is very
Periods, that one thing that happens to women around once a month, unless they’re irregular. Yep, not even the one thing that’s supposed to show up once a month can be totally reliable. You can have early periods, which can
As the pandemic – and lockdown – rumbles on, we need as many reasons to celebrate in 2021 as possible. Lucky then, that March 8th is International Women’s Day, celebrating 50% of the world’s population. This year, as with every
Female contraception is a wonderful thing; it gives women freedom and autonomy over their bodies and puts family planning decisions firmly in their hands. But with so many different options available finding the right contraception that works for you can
Every 28 days or so, it’s always the same thing; sore boobs, feeling ratty, the odd breakout, the need for cake and that heavy feeling. That heavy feeling, where you just feel like you’re weighed down by a two-ton anchor,
The dreaded time of the month; where we battle mood swings, bloating, eating our body weight in sugar and, worst of all, pain. The lucky ones amongst us might experience a bit of cramping, maybe a sore back but nothing
I have had Carpal Tunnel surgery on both of my hands. Up until that moment, I wasn’t even sure I knew what Carpal Tunnel was. I suppose in my head it was something that Typist’s got. I envisioned rows and
We’ve been having our periods since we were teenagers, but that doesn’t mean our bodies get used to the changes it brings every month. Instead the rollercoaster of hormones brings about a ‘perfect storm’ of crankiness, irritability and low moods.
Breast cancer is the most common, and aggressive cancer in women, no matter the age or race. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease
When I first heard the term ‘Endometriosis’, I had no idea what it was. Many people are unaware of its existence and may even have it and not know. The symptoms of it are often brushed off as normal experiences,
Darlings, I’ve got some bad news for you. When you reach 40 or the dreaded menopause, whichever hits first, your body will begin to change. Fact! What changes could happen with menopause? It’s not just that everything begins to move
I don’t think I’ve ever known someone who hasn’t complained about their period. For as much as menstruation is a brilliant, natural occurrence, it is also, as many of us know, an inconvenient pain. Finding ways to manage our periods
Please note, this is a repurposed article, based upon 2 articles written by Dr Nicky Keay and first published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on 8 February 2019 and 28 April 2017. Did you know that your period
Having a baby floods your emotions with love and joy, but what if they are replaced by feelings of despair, loneliness and guilt? And what if that glowing pride and love for your newborn, has become Post-natal depression? Post-natal depression
What is Period Tracking? Period tracking involves feeding information into apps or keeping notes on your calendar about when you have your period and what it was like. This enables you or the app you are using to estimate when
I don’t have children, I never wanted to have children and I am now of an age where the odds of me having children are slim to none. It has never left me feeling like I missed out on something,
We don’t always get to plan pregnancies; they have a tendency to come along just when we’ve got our dream job or are in the middle of a house renovation. But just like a house renovation or big project at
Ah the Menopause. What do you think about it? What can we expect from menopause? Are you absolutely dreading it, because it means you are heading into middle-age and can no longer have children, do you think of hot flashes,
The phenomenon of period syncing, otherwise known as the McClintock effect, is not recognised within the scientific and medical fields . And yet, there is a whole heap of anecdotal evidence that suggests otherwise. I grew up alongside my mum
Hell hath no fury like a woman asked if she is on her period when she’s angry… I mean… don’t people realise that it’s the week before our periods when they should be wary?! In all seriousness, we’ve all heard
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