Womens Health

Women can be affected by many health conditions that men cannot. It’s important to be aware of womens health issues and take care of your overall wellbeing, looking out for signs of stress and anxiety as well as infections and ailments.

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Pregnancy hair loss – what can you do about it?

Many women report thicker locks during pregnancy – but some women experience hair loss. But why does it occur? And more importantly – what can you do about it?

What is milk fat globule membrane (MFGM)?

We have all heard the adage ‘breast is best’ but what exactly is the milk fat globule membrane and is it only found in breast milk? We take a closer look.

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6 symptoms of an underactive thyroid

What causes an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism? We answer this very question, plus share treatments and the most common symptoms.

Signs you might be pregnant

Common signs you might be pregnant, including nausea, tiredness, painful breasts, discharge, the need to urinate more and unusual cravings.

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Thrush when pregnant - symptoms and causes

Pregnant women tend to get thrush due to changes that happen to the body during pregnancy. We look into more reasons its common, treatment and prevention.

Is it normal to gain weight during your period?

Period weight gain is very normal. This blog looks into why we gain weight during our periods, how much you can gain, if you can prevent this and more

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What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?

Confused about what to eat when pregnant? Here’s your need-to-know guide on pregnancy foods to avoid.

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How to get rid of stretch marks: Do creams work?

Looking for the answer to how to get rid of stretch marks? Here’s what you need to understand before you buy another stretch mark cream.

Five weird ways PMS can affect you

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The foods that can boost your breast milk

If breastfeeding is something you've decided to do, there are ways to produce more milk to feed your baby with. Make these small tweaks to your diet to produce more milk for breastfeeding.

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Cycle syncing foods: eating to support your menstrual cycle

Optimise your diet with our top tips for cycle syncing to beat PMS, balance your hormones, and increase energy levels. Learn more with Holland & Barrett.

Planning Baby No 2? You need this

Secondary infertility affects your chances of conceiving a second time. Here's more on secondary infertility and how you can boost your chances of a second conception.