You'll find expert guidance and up-to-date information covering every aspect of your health journey, from reproductive choices and pregnancy to menopause, mental wellbeing, and preventive care. Female Health Issues is here to help.
Female Condoms: The Pros and Cons
Female condoms offer women control over contraception, but they're less popular in Europe than developing countries where they're more affordable.
Benefits of Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen blocks oestrogen receptors on breast cancer cells, slowing their growth and also preventing cancer recurrence and reducing risk in high-risk women.
Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil contains fatty acids that may help ease menstrual symptoms and support overall health when taken as a supplement.
Breast Reconstruction Surgery: The Latissmus Dorsi Flap
The latissimus dorsi flap is a muscle and tissue transfer technique that helps rebuild the breast after mastectomy surgery.
New Treatments for Vaginismus
Modern treatments for vaginismus combine therapy, exercises, and dilators to help women regain control over their body.
What Is Paget's Disease?
Paget's disease of the breast is a rare cancer that often looks like eczema on the nipple and is usually caught early.
Lymphoedema: Treatment and Support
Arm swelling after breast cancer surgery can be managed with practical steps to prevent infection and reduce your risk of lymphoedema.
The Latest on HRT
Current research shows HRT can ease menopause symptoms for most women, with new studies reassessing earlier safety concerns.
Blepharoplasty: Is It Worth It?
Weigh up the risks, costs and realistic outcomes before deciding if eyelid surgery is right for you.
What Is Dermabrasion?
Dermabrasion removes outer skin layers with a motorised device to reduce scars, wrinkles and discoloration without chemicals or lasers.
What Are Breast Cysts?
Breast cysts are usually harmless fluid-filled sacs that rarely connect to cancer and won't turn into tumours.
Lymphedema: What Causes It?
Lymphedema develops when lymph fluid builds up in tissues, usually from cancer surgery, infection, or problems with lymph vessels from birth.
Vaginal Cancer: Symptoms and Treatments
Vaginal cancer is rare but can cause unusual discharge, bleeding after sex, and pelvic discomfort, here's what to watch for and how doctors diagnose it.