Women's health advice

From cystitis to period delay and facial hair removal, we’re here for you with helpful women’s health advice. Our clinicians are here to bring you the advice and support you need, when you need it. We’ve got info on the causes, symptoms and how to get rid of cystitis or manage recurrent cystitis. How and when you can delay your period and methods of facial hair removal. If you’re looking for advice on contraception and the morning after pill, you can visit our contraception advice hub.

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Period delay advice

How your energy levels change through your menstrual cycle

Throughout your menstrual cycle, hormone levels vary and this can impact your energy levels. This can affect how you sleep, work, exercise and socialise. Read more.
Everything you need to know about PMS

If the lead up to your period is tough, you might have PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Symptoms can include anxiety, bloating and acne. Read more.
8 things that might happen to your body on and around your period

From cramps to bloating, skin breakouts to headaches, here's some top things that might happen to your body on and around your period and why. Read more.
How can I delay my period?

There are a variety of ways you can safely delay your period. Our clinicians are here to explain. Read more.
Period delay for holidays

Periods can be inconvenient, painful and uncomfortable. So you wouldn't be alone if you've thought about delaying yours to go on holidays. Read more.
Period delay and the contraceptive pill

As well as specific period delay medication, you can take the combined contraceptive pill to delay your period. Read more.

On this page

Energy levels through your menstrual cycle

Everything you need to know about PMS

How can I delay my period?

How period delay medication affects pregnancy

Is it normal to have period pains?

Is it safe to delay your period?

Period delay and blood pressure

Period delay for holidays

The contraceptive pill and period delay

What is PMDD?

Facial hair removal advice

Causes of excess facial hair

All women have hair on their face, but this is usually very fine and light in colour. There can be many reasons for excess facial hair in women. Read more.
Methods of facial hair removal

If you feel you have excess facial hair, there are a variety of ways you can manage these. Read more.
What is hirsutism?

If you’re “hirsute” it means you have thick, dark hair on areas of your body that wouldn’t normally have a lot of growth. Read more.
What is hair removal cream?

You can get hair removal cream from pharmacies, or certain creams may require a prescription. But what's the difference? Read more.

Cystitis advice

Cystitis: when to see a doctor

For lots of women the symptoms of cystitis clear up on their own. If they don't you might want to speak to a clinician. Read more.
Cystitis treatments

Our clinicians take a look at the different treatment options available for cystitis. Read more.
Cystitis causes

Do you know what might cause cystitis? The causes can be varied as our clinicians explain. Read more.
Signs of a bladder infection

A bladder infection is a common condition, so it's good to be clued up on the symptoms to look out for. Read more.

Menopause advice

Mental health and the menopause

Some women find that menopause affects their mental health. This can be down to changing hormone levels causing feelings of stress and anxiety. Read more.
Difference between perimenopause and menopause

Before you go through menopause lots of women get menopause symptoms but still have periods This is known medically as perimenopause. Read more.
Menopause treatment options

If you're going through the menopause, you might consider treatment options to help soothe symptoms. Some women go for HRT, others try herbal remedies. Read more.
Talking to a GP about the menopause

Going through the menopause can be a challenging time. If you’re experiencing symptoms and struggling to manage them, it’s a good idea to speak to a doctor. Read more.
Your skin during the menopause

Most women experience symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats & mood changes during the menopause. But women experience skin changes. Read more.
What happens to your body during the menopause?

If you think you're nearing the menopause, you might be wondering what will happen to your body during, other than your periods stopping. Read more.