Wellbeing
Women's health
Women outlive men in almost every society. We’ll help you look after your amazing body.
To celebrate female awesomeness, we’d like to help you look after yourself.
We’ve curated our best expert insights to share information on a range of female-related health topics. From periods to sexual health, family planning, ‘embarrassing’ problems and menopause.
Whatever your concern, we’ll try to address it. Something not here? Ask any health-related question you like to our expert team via this web page.
Our top articles on women's health
Women’s health
Menopause management – your questions answered
Registered nurse, Nikki Porges answers your questions about the menopause and peri menopause, common symptoms and what options are available to help those who are suffering continue to live life to the fullest.
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Alternatives to premique
In November 2016 Pfizer discontinued Premique 0.625mg/5mg and started only producing Premique low dose. The closest alternative HRT is Premarin 0.625mg and medroxyprogesterone 5mg. It will mean taking two tablets daily.
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Lump above caesarean section scar
There are a number of possibilities as to what could be the cause of the lump that you have found...
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Private smear test
Cervical smears (now referred to as cervical screening tests) are offered to women in order to detect changes to the cervical cells that could potentially lead on to cancer.
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Memory and menopause
The types of symptoms you describ are all too common with an oestrogen level that is becoming lower.
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Female sterilisation
Female sterilisation is an effective way of preventing further pregnancies.
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Which is more effective at stopping periods - the implant or the Mirena coil?
There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to using the implant...
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Hormone medication and weight gain
As you are probably aware a prolactinoma is a benign tumour of the pituitary gland that produces too much of a natural hormone, prolactin, resulting in low levels of oestrogen in women and low levels of testosterone in men.
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Varicose veins and swollen legs
Varicose veins generally appear on the legs and may cause aching, heavy or throbbing sensations.
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I was diagnosed with a 6cm ovarian cyst
Ovarian cysts are known to change size and having blood running through them is not uncommon...
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Itchy lower legs question - AXA PPP healthcare
Treating the itch may require you to underpin the cause
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I am considering taking HRT for the menopause
During the menopause your body stops making regular amounts of oestrogen...
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Can you have a transvaginal ultrasound scan during your period?
Women can have transvaginal scans at any time in their life – whether you're pregnant, going through the menopause or menstruating.
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Since the menopause I have put weight on, how can I lose it?
It is common to gain weight during the menopausal years and this usually sits in different places compared with your pre-menopausal years. Our experts explain why and offer some tips to help manage symptoms.
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Can I just stop taking HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) contains small doses of oestrogen (and progesterone in those with a uterus) to alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.
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Uncomfortable Pressure & Pain in Ovary
There are several underlying medical conditions that could be causing the pain and pressure sensation you’ve been experiencing in your ovary. The most common of these are detailed below.
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Adcal-D3 tablets – what can I eat before/after taking them?
Thank you for your enquiry into Adcal-D3 and food types.
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Alternative ways to take pain away
Ever considered alternatives to help relieve your pain?
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Breast cancer symptoms and signs
The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for women is 1 in 8...find out more information about breast cancer symptoms and signs from AXA Health.
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