Women's health - Lloydspharmacy Health

We all want to be in good health, and women visit their GPs nearly twice as often as men. From menstrual matters to menopause, from breast concerns to varicose veins – whatever your health worries, our comprehensive section contains all the information you need.

Fundamentally female
Cystitis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Female hormones
Haemorrhoids (Piles)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
The menopause
Vaginal discharge
Vaginitis
Varicose veins

Common complaints
Acne (Spots)
Cold (Common)
Cold sores
Constipation
Coughing
Dandruff
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (Acid reflux)
Headaches
Lower abdominal pain in women
Lumbago (Lower back pain)
Upset stomach

Contraception
Choosing a contraceptive to suit you
Condoms
Contraception (Chemical methods)
Contraception (Diaphragms and cervical caps)
Contraception (Contraceptive pill)
Contraception (The IUS)
Contraception (Injections)
Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
Contraceptive implants
Natural family planning (Fertility awareness)
The mini-Pill – progestogen-only pill (POP)
The morning-after pill

Medicines
Branded and generic medicines
How to use your corticosteroid cream/ointment
How to use your skin patches

Periods
Heavy periods (Menorrhagia)
Painful menstruation (Dysmenorrhoea)
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS or PMT)
The menstrual cycle

Pregnancy and birth
Morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy
Pregnancy and travel
Trying to conceive

Sexual health
Chlamydia infections
Genital herpes
Genital warts
Gonorrhoea
HIV and AIDS
Safe sex
Sexually transmitted diseases

Urinary incontinence
Pelvic floor exercises
Urinary incontinence in women
Vaginal cones

Wellbeing
Body weight
Cholesterol
Coping with dry skin
Five portions of fruit or veg each day!
How to lose weight the healthy way
Safe in the sun
Sunbathing
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Vitamins and minerals (What do they do?)
Vitamins, minerals and supplements

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