Highlighting women’s health

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No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… From stress-related cortisol to ‘orgasmic’ oxytocin, Polly Vernon shares all she’s learned about hormonal health

Blood that has grouped into clots is normal and to be expected on the heavier days of your period. Periods aren’t just blood but also discarded uterine lining mixed and vaginal fluid, so it can appear

Could hormonal imbalances be hijacking your happiness? Marcelle Pick identifies the hormones linked to depression and seven ways to lift your mood naturally

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

Hormones shape how we react to external factors. They make us feel confident, excited and happy, but they can also lead to self-doubt and leave us feeling low on self-esteem. Dr Helen Wall, GP partner