0
0

Women’s 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.

woman putting on a face mask

The truth about DIM for acne control: does it really work?

If you were a teenager who suffered from hormonal acne, you know how challenging it can be. You probably couldn’t wait to become an adult and watch your skin transform, leaving those stubborn breakouts behind. Unfortunately, millions of women continue

red underwear

IUD side effects: What changes to expect

Intrauterine devices, also known as IUDs, are among the most common forms of contraception available. They’re low maintenance, long-lasting, and incredibly effective. Sounds lovely! And for many women, it is. If you’re considering, or have recently got one, here are

female lower body

Vaginal spasms and Vaginismus: What’s going on

Vagina! There. We said it. Now we can talk about it without feeling too embarrassed. In fact, today we’re going to talk about a condition that is sometimes difficult to talk about because it involves painful vaginal spasms. We’re talking

sex_drive_hormona

A Short Guide: Zinc and your Sex Drive

Have you heard that zinc can affect our sex drive? Today we are going to talk about what zinc is, what happens if we don’t have enough, and how it might affect your sex life. What is zinc? Zinc is

water_ovulation

Water Retention and Ovulation

You might have noticed that you feel bloated before your period comes. But what about in the middle of your cycle? Water retention, or bloating, can be common around the time of Ovulation. Today we are going to talk about

estrogen-positive breast cancer foods to avoid include this red wine

Decoding the breast cancer diet: Understanding what foods to avoid for estrogen-positive cases

Receiving the news that you have breast cancer can be devastating. Having your world turned upside down means learning to live with a new normal as you fight this horrible disease. While breast cancer is the most common type of

woman laid clutching her tummy

Endometriosis: The basics

There’s a good chance you’ve already heard of Endometriosis, thanks to the amount of media attention it’s been getting recently. And good thing, too. Because one in ten women across the world has it, and getting a diagnosis can take

plasters on blue background

Chronic pelvic pain: causes & treatments

Chronic is used to describe any symptom that lasts a long time (technically longer than 6 months). The opposite of chronic is acute, which describes something that (usually) comes on suddenly and lasts less than 6 months. What is chronic

woman holding imager with two bulls eyes over her chest

Breast cancer – how to check for lumps

I’m sure you haven’t missed that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. But you may not have known that breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and that there are 56,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed in the UK

drops of water on white background

Incontinence! Ladies, let’s talk

Incontinence! As the advert says, it’s just a little bit of wee, right? Well yes, they’re right, but it’s also embarrassing and can be distressing. After all, unlike your monthly period, when it comes to that little bit of dribble

sign saying viva la vgina

Getting to know your body – your vagina questions answered

What is your relationship like with your vagina? Are you proud of it? Feel embarrassed or ashamed of it? Not really understand it? How comfortable are you when it comes to talking about it? Talking about vaginas is often considered

hand smearing cream

Cervical screening, your questions answered

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

hands creating heart

Boobs and Tubes: The data gap – Why medicine just loves women

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

woman holding her hand

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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

pink background with paper women and pink ribbon for breast cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness

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

heartbeat and heart with stethoscope

Heart Attacks in Women

Is the stereotype of a heart attack a middle aged man, collapsed on the ground clutching his chest? If I’m honest that is what I think of, most of the time. Is Coronary heart disease considered a male disease? What

PSOAS what do you know

PSOAS, What Is It and How Do You Keep Yours Healthy?

Do you know what the psoas muscles are? Excuse me, what now? Those were my words exactly. No idea what it was, or indeed how to pronounce psoas muscles. So let’s delve in and discover all about the psoas together

Women’s Health Concerns: What we worry about most

The assumed role of women is predominantly that of caregiver. But, whilst we’re very good at taking care of, and caring for everyone else, sometimes we tend not to be the best judge of health when it comes to ourselves.

The Importance of Knowing Your Boobs- How To Spot Breast Cancer

In the UK, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime and 400 men are diagnosed every year. These statistics highlight just how many people are affected by this disease, and hence

Gynecological Health: Why we need to talk about it

Gynecological health, otherwise known as the health surrounding female genitalia, is a topic that often makes women (and men) feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. However, this needs to be changed, not only does it lead to people being scared to talk

Välj valuta

[woocs]