Time of the month taboos

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

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

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The kids from Grease certainly weren’t singing about steamy nights brought on by hot flushes, that’s for sure! But if the warmer weather exacerbates your sleeping woes, we’ve got some great tips to help you snooze well this summer.

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

Missing out on a decent night’s sleep can leave you feeling tired and irritable, but it also has long-term effects on health. ‘Increased sensitivity to pain, lower immune function, higher risk of type