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Find out what being postmenopausal means for your health and wellbeing, as well as your sex life.

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Postmenopause – signs, symptoms and what to expect

Many of us know the pain of a urinary tract infection (UTI). But what if they keep coming back – or never go away? Women share their stories.

Self-care

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What it feels like to have a recurrent or chronic UTI

IC can be very difficult to live with, but there’s hope – find out the latest about interstitial cystitis symptoms and treatment.

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Interstitial cystitis

Some weight loss pills such as Orlistat have been proven to help you lose weight, find out the pros and cons

Drugs

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What weight loss pills can you get from your doctor?

According to a new study, participants who had MS were no more likely to have a flare-up of the disease after receiving fertility treatments than they were before their treatments.

Fertility Treatments Pose No Danger to People With MS 

MONDAY, April 3, 2023 -- New research finds that children born after fertility treatments have no increased risk of complications when they themselves later become pregnant.
Norwegian researchers found that while the individuals who were conceived...

Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds

FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 -- Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.
Research led by Boston University School of Public Health found that these chemical hair...

Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?

A healthy lifestyle will help protect your fertility. But female fertility still declines fast after the age of 35.

Protect your fertility

Find out ways to help preserve your fertility before you start your cancer treatment.

Cancer and fertility

Trying to conceive? Or just curious about your fertility? We explore the benefits of an at-home fertility test.

Fertility tests for women: am I still fertile?

Healthily conducted a survey that showed many are in the dark about their fertility. Read to find out the truth behind some of the most common myths.

9 fertility myths

Trying to get pregnant? Find out which nutrients, supplements and foods might help improve your fertility.

Nutrition for pregnancy: Fertility foods and fertility supplements

Male fertility tests range from blood tests to biopsies. If you’re considering one, read on to find out what kind might be suitable for you.

Male fertility tests: what are the options and how do they work?

What happens during the menstrual cycle, including ovulation, periods and when you can get pregnant.

Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

Medical conditions, concerns and treatments that might cause infertility or make it more difficult to get pregnant.

Why can’t I get pregnant? Your illness and fertility questions answered

Find out about endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, plus managing endometriosis pain and fertility issues.

Endometriosis – the symptoms, treatment and how it affects your fertility

Find out more about natural family planning – also called the fertility awareness method – and whether this natural form of birth control is right for you

Natural family planning – how does it work and is it right for me?

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help couples with fertility problems to have a baby.

Not everyone who has fertility problems will find a reason for not getting pregnant. Learn about unexplained infertility, including tests and treatment options.

Unexplained infertility: Definition, diagnosis and treatment

It’s possible to get pregnant any time you ovulate (release an egg) – even if it’s your first time having sex and even if you’ve never had a period. Learn the facts about your monthly ‘fertility window’.

Could you get pregnant any time you have sex?

What types of infertility treatment are available for you? We explore the different kinds, how they work, and who can try them.

Infertility treatment: Definition, symptoms and causes

If you have PCOS and are trying for a baby, discover how PCOS can affect your fertility, how to improve your chances of getting pregnant and what treatments are available for you.

Getting pregnant with PCOS: how to boost your chances

Discover what endometriosis is, how it can affect your fertility, and whether it’s possible to get pregnant if you have it.

Does endometriosis cause infertility?

Are you wondering how many eggs a woman has, including how many eggs you’re born with? Find all this out and more, plus take a look at our fertility age chart.

How many eggs does a woman have?

There are lots of different types of birth control (contraception). Discover the best contraceptive method for you and your life stage.

Types of contraceptives – what’s right for you?

If you’re trying to get pregnant it’s important to know how the menstrual cycle works. Find out when you can get pregnant and how to increase your chances.

How to improve your chances of getting pregnant

Artificial insemination is a treatment for infertility, when a couple cannot conceive a baby. It involves directly inserting sperm into a woman’s womb.

Artificial insemination

Women are drinking more alcohol, and it’s harming our health. Learn about alcohol and weight gain, breast cancer, fertility and more – plus how much is too much.

Women and alcohol – reduce your health risks

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on a woman’s ovary. They are very common and do not usually cause any symptoms.

Ovarian cyst

Infertility is when a couple cannot conceive (get pregnant) despite having regular unprotected sex.

What is infertility?

Find out about the causes and symptoms of  infertility in men and how male infertility is treated.

Infertility in men: Definition, symptoms and causes

There are many reasons why you might want to try using natural birth control methods. Find out how to follow them properly and how effective they are.

Natural birth control methods – which is best for me?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work.

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Quit smoking and you'll be healthier, your skin will look better, and you'll have better sex.

Stopping smoking: 10 health benefits

Infertility is when you can’t get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex. Find out about the signs and symptoms of infertility in women, as well as causes and treatment options.

Infertility in women: symptoms, causes and treatment

Sleep deprivation can raise your risk of diabetes, weight gain, depression and more.

Why lack of sleep is bad for your health

Learn about period delay tablets such as norethisterone, plus hormonal contraception that allows you to skip periods altogether.