Search results for menstruation
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Tranexamic acid: medicine for heavy periods and nosebleeds
NHS medicines information on tranexamic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Aspirin for pain relief: painkiller for aches and pains such as headache, toothache and period pain
NHS medicines information on aspirin as a painkiller – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it
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Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex
Find out about bleeding between periods or after sex, including what causes it and when to get medical help.
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Periods
Find out about periods, including when they usually start and finish, period products, PMS, getting pregnant, and changes to your periods.
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Period pain
Find out about period pain, including symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, diagnosing underlying conditions, and treatment.
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Missed or late periods
Find out about the causes of missed or late periods and when to seek medical help.
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Irregular periods
Find out how to check if your periods are irregular, what can cause irregular periods, when to see a GP and how irregular periods can be treated.
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Heavy periods
Find out about heavy periods (called menorrhagia) and how to treat them if they are affecting your daily life.
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Starting your periods
Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it's important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they're prepared.
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Period problems
If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available.