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Health & bodyBirth control options compared: how each method works and how wellThe most effective birth control methods are long-acting ones like the implant and the hormonal or copper coil (IUD), which are m… Health & bodyGetting pregnant after 35: your chances, practical steps and when to get helpMany women get pregnant naturally after 35, but fertility gradually declines with age because the number and quality of eggs fall… Health & bodyHeavy menstrual bleeding: how much is too much, and what can helpYour periods may be heavy if you need to change your pad or tampon every one to two hours, use two types of protection at once, b… Health & bodyHot flashes and night sweats: practical ways to cope and treatments that workHot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats are caused by changing hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause,… Health & bodyHow to check your breasts, what changes to look for and when screening startsThere's no single right way to check your breasts: the key is to get to know how they normally look and feel, check regularly inc… Health & bodyIron deficiency in women: why you might feel so tired and what to doIron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in women, and its main symptoms are tiredness and lack of energy,… Health & bodyIrregular periods: what's normal, what causes them, and when to worryIrregular periods are common and are often caused by things like stress, weight changes, intense exercise, hormonal contraception… Health & bodyPCOS symptoms and signs: what to look for and how it's diagnosedPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition, affecting around 1 in 10 women, and its main signs are irregular… Health & bodyPelvic floor exercises: how to do them and stop leaking when you sneeze or laughLeaking a little urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh or exercise is called stress incontinence, and it's common, especially after… Health & bodyPerimenopause symptoms: the early signs, when it starts and what helpsPerimenopause is the transition before menopause, when hormone levels start to fluctuate, and it usually begins in your mid-40s,… Health & bodyPostpartum depression or baby blues? How to tell the difference and get supportThe baby blues are very common feelings of tearfulness, mood swings and anxiety that start in the first few days after birth and… Health & bodySigns of endometriosis: symptoms to know and how to get a diagnosisEndometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere, usually in the pelvis, and… Health & bodyUTI symptoms in women: how to recognise one and when to get helpCommon UTI symptoms in women include a burning or stinging feeling when you pee, needing to pee suddenly or more often, cloudy, s… Health & bodyWhen your doctor isn't taking your pain seriously: how to be heardIf you feel your doctor is dismissing your pain, you can prepare clear evidence such as a symptom diary, explain how the pain aff… Health & bodyYour first gynecologist visit: what happens, what to ask and how to feel readyYour first gynecologist visit is usually mostly a conversation about your periods, health and any questions you have, and many fi…