Ovulation is a major event in the menstrual cycle where a mature egg is released into your fallopian tube There are many symptoms of ovulation, with one in five women experiencing pain You can track your symptoms and use ovulation tests to find out when you may be ovulating What is ovulat...
All the hormones released during sex (or masturbation for that matter) can be a strong pain killer and relax those cramps. OK but what about STIs and pregnancies? Unfortunately sexual health issues don’t take a break just because you’re menstruating. The NHS actually reports that the risk...
NHS information about IBS FIND OUT MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I know if I have IBS? Can stress trigger IBS? Can the menstrual cycle affect IBS symptoms? What is gut health? Support your gut health with Boots Health Hub. Find advice & products to support digestion, hormones, &...
If the female partner is usingbirth controllike the pill, theimplant, or the coil there shouldn’t be a risk of pregnancy. If she isn’t using birth control and she hasn't been through the menopause yet, there’s a risk of pregnancy no matter where she’s at in her menstrual cycle....
As such, "Ovulation is a key event for pregnancy, and multiple eggs may occasionally be released during this process, potentially leading to the conception of more than one baby." It's one of the three main phases of the menstrual cycle. First, there's the follicular phase: "The cycle ...
Namely, that PMDD occurs not because of hormonal abnormalities per se, but because some women suffer from depression (and other symptoms) due to a genetic vulnerability to the changes in hormone levels which occur in every woman, around their menstrual cycle. Panay elaborates: 'There is now co...
Cushing’s is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol (a.k.a. the stress hormone), according to the NHS. It is rare—only 1 in 5 million have it. Symptoms can include: weight gain thin arms and legs a round face increased fat aro...
In women, hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause or the menstrual cycle –can trigger migraines. ‘Artificial’ hormonal changes (those brought on by the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy, for example), can also trigger migraines.3 ...
Menopause is when a woman hasn’t had a period for one year – the menstrual cycle has paused. We might experience symptoms of the menopause (such ashot flushes,anxietyand tiredness) many years before our final menstrual cycle. Read on to discover when the menopause begins, the most common...
hormonal changes: some women may experience tension headaches related to hormonal fluctuations, particularly during their menstrual cycle20,21,22 How do I know if it’s a tension headache or migraine? Tension headaches and migraines can be difficult to differentiate as they feel quite similar. ...