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Is my vagina normal?
Vaginas are designed to help us have and enjoy sex, have periods and have babies. But what’s normal and what’s not? Find out how vaginas can be different.
'I started bleeding after the menopause'
Gabrielle Neal discovered she had womb (endometrial) cancer at the age of 58. Thankfully, early diagnosis and treatment saved her life.
Women and heart disease
Did you know that women are three times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer? In the years following the menopause, your risk of getting heart disease rises significantly. But you can take simple steps to protect yourself.
Sex after the menopause
When the menopause hits, so can a variety of sexual problems. But don’t despair, there are solutions.
Help with footcare
If you can’t look after your feet, problems such as blisters, corns, and foot infections become more likely. Ask your GP about footcare services in your area: they also include routine footcare procedures such as nail cutting.
Your health over 50
If you've just turned 50, you might not be worrying yet about your mobility or whether you'll always be able to stay in your own home. But when you do, there are services in your local area that can help you.
Periods: do I need a doctor?
Dr Laura Cassidy, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, explains what’s normal and what’s not for your monthly period.
Period problems
If problems with your menstrual cycle or periods are affecting your life, there's help and support.
Fabulous at 50
The age of 50 is an exciting time, whatever your situation. You have the benefit of life experience, and the confidence that comes with maturity and knowledge.
'My life with Crohn's disease'
Since she was 18, Carrie Grant has had the potentially life-threatening bowel condition, Crohn's disease.
Facing the menopause together
If your partner is going through the menopause, being prepared will help you both cope with the changes she is experiencing.
Telecare services
Telecare covers any service that brings health or social care directly to a patient, generally in their homes. Telecare involves information and communication technology, including personal alarms and health-monitoring devices.
Help after sexual assault
In the year 2007-08, police recorded 41,460 serious sexual offences in England and Wales. This includes rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with children. Many more offences are unreported.
Miracle cure or scam?
Lose weight from your sofa! Regrow your hair! Build muscle faster than ever! Say goodbye to back ache!
Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer
Cancer of the ovary affects around 7,000 women a year in the UK. Knowing the signs could help you seek advice early, when treatment is more likely to be effective. Here are the key messages.
Nine types of drinkers
Researchers have identified nine types of heavy drinker. They are all at risk of liver damage and other alcohol-related illnesses.
- Is my vagina normal?
- 'I started bleeding after the menopause'
- Women and heart disease
- Sex after the menopause
- Help with footcare
- Your health over 50
- Periods: do I need a doctor?
- Period problems
- Fabulous at 50
- 'My life with Crohn's disease'
- Facing the menopause together
- Telecare services
- Help after sexual assault
- Miracle cure or scam?
- Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer
- Nine types of drinkers
