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  • Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

    The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods around every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 35 days, are normal.

  • Scurvy

    Read about scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency caused by not eating foods (fruit and vegetables) rich in vitamin C over a long period of time.

  • PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

    Find out more about PMS (premenstrual syndrome), the symptoms women can experience before their period, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

  • Early or premature menopause

    Find out about early or premature menopause, when a woman's periods stop before the age of 45, and the treatment available.

  • Breast pain

    Find out about breast pain and what can cause it. It's usually linked to periods but can also be caused by injury, infection and taking certain medicines.

  • Acute pancreatitis

    Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), including irregular or absent periods, weight gain, fertility problems, thinning hair and hair loss.

  • Mumps - Symptoms

    The symptoms of mumps usually develop 14 to 25 days after a person is infected with the mumps virus (the incubation period).

  • Menopause - Symptoms

    Find out about the different symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause, including hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido, a change in periods and vaginal dryness.

  • Getting your medicines after Brexit transition (1 January 2021)

    Find out about the plans in place to help make sure you keep getting your medicines and medical products after the end of the Brexit transition period from 1 January 2021.