Search results for menstruation
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Side effects and risks of the progestogen-only pill
Find out about the side effects of the progestogen-only pill (mini pill) and how it can affect your periods.
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Side effects of an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil
Find out about the side effects and risks of an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil. It is very safe and has few side effects, but it can make periods heavier and more painful for some people.
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Doing a pregnancy test
Find out how and when you can take a pregnancy test, how to start your antenatal care, and where to go for help if you are not sure you want to be pregnant.
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You and your baby at 12 weeks pregnant
Read more about your baby's development and things to think about at 12 weeks of pregnancy, including constipation, stomach pain or abdominal cramps, and antenatal screening.
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You and your pregnancy at 1 to 3 weeks
Find out about some of the things to think about at 1 to 3 weeks of pregnancy, including taking folic acid, and vitamin D, medicines in pregnancy and foods to avoid.
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Signs of an anxiety disorder
Find out about some of the signs of anxiety disorder.
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Overview - Binge eating disorder
Read about binge eating disorder, which is when a person feels compelled to overeat on a regular basis. Find out about the symptoms, treatments and possible causes.
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How to use the vaginal ring
Find out how to use the vaginal ring, including how to put it in, how well it works and what to do if it comes out of your vagina or you forget to replace it.
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Your body after the birth
Advice about stitches, piles, bleeding and other physical changes after birth, plus tips to help you make a healthy recovery.
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Recovering after female sterilisation
Find out what you can do to help your recovery after female sterilisation, including which painkillers to take for abdominal pain.