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Q My husband was diagnosed with gout earlier on this year, which came as a bit of a surprise as we wouldn’t consider ourselves as the type who overindulge. He has been offered strong anti-inflammatory

A Flushing is a symptom – so treatment will depend on what’s causing it. Sadly, most women of a certain age have gone through the hot flushes of menopause – often accompanied by night sweats, vaginal

Alight-bulb moment changed everything

DON’T WANT TO TAKE SLEEPING PILLS Q My daughter was recently involved in a car accident and she’s still in intensive care. It’s all been very distressing. My GP prescribed me some sleeping pills, but

Experiencing issues? It’s time to stop struggling in silence behind the taboo I could make a long list of all the terms I’ve heard women use for their ‘down below’ area. Whatever you call it though, d

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