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  • Period problems

    If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available.

  • Ovarian cyst - Causes

    Read about the causes of ovarian cysts, which are linked to the menstrual cycle, and often go away without causing any problems.

  • 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.

  • IVF - What happens

    Find out what happens during IVF, including suppressing the menstrual cycle, collecting and fertilising the eggs, and embryo transfer.

  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

    Find out about Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition that can cause the heart to beat abnormally fast. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    Find out about cyclical vomiting syndrome including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

  • Helping your baby to sleep

    Read tips on how to help your baby sleep, including what to expect, establishing a routine, and safe sleeping.

  • Hysterectomy - Why it's necessary

    A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or fibroids.

  • Periods

    Including painful periods, heavy periods, PMS and adenomyosis

  • Tranexamic acid: medicine for heavy periods and nosebleeds

    NHS medicines information on tranexamic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.