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Q My husband snores really badly, so I wear earplugs at night. When I took them out the other morning, there was a funny popping sound in my left ear, and ever since that ear has felt itchy and sore.

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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

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

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

Dr Gill Jenkins answers some of your medical questions