Many women are afraid to voice concerns about low desire to their doctors.
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It’s normal for desire to change and fluctuate – even on a daily basis.
Carve out time for yourself to avoid getting overwhelmed.
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Women’s wellbeing paradox: unhappier than men but more social, with higher levels of emotional resilience.
Birth trauma is often mistaken for other maternal mental health conditions – such as postpartum depression.
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One in 25 women who give birth develop postnatal PTSD. I am one of them.
Being a new mother can take a lot of adjustment.
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New motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy but it can also be filled with fears and complicated feelings. Here’s how you can get help and support.
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Midwives get blamed but contradictions in policy sometimes tie their hands.
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New research shows that breastfeeding rates peaked in 2020, a time of strict COVID restrictions.
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Around 17% of elite women athletes who were given an individual bra assessment said it had significantly improved their performance.
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A womb transplant can be life changing for the recipient, but there are serious ethical considerations too.
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Using urine in pregnancy testing dates as far back as ancient Egypt.
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The landscape has been shifting when it comes to employer interest in employee fertility journeys.
The language midwives use is an important part of the care they provide.
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Several familiar maternity terms have been abandoned after a consultation with pregnant women and healthcare professionals.
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Stigma and shame around menstruation can be found as far back as the Bible.
You can track your menopause symptoms by using an app, a dedicated website or a diary.
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Tracking the many physical and emotional symptoms of menopause with a website, app or diary can help women better monitor their health.
Introducing our new series: Women’s Health Matters.
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From menopause to miscarriage, pleasure to pain the articles in this series will delve into the full spectrum of women’s health issues to provide valuable insights and resources for women of all ages.
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Women are more likely to develop chronic diseases driven by the immune system.
Social media ads encourage young women to donate their eggs. Here’s what that process is really like.
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As part of my research, I interviewed egg donors and doctors and also observed women in fertility clinics to get a better sense of what the process was actually like.
Sex isn’t just about penetration.
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Women have fewer orgasms than men. But this gap is cultural, not biological. Closing it is possible, both on a societal and personal level.
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Clinical trial funders now insist studies use female participants. But it will still take a long time for our understanding of how medicine affects women to catch up.
The wishbone pessary didn’t look comfortable
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Contraception today may not be perfect but it’s better than methods of the past.
Most medicines are safe for most breastfed babies, while serious harm to infants is rare.
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Not enough data is being collected about the impact taking prescription medication has on breastfeeding.