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What to expect during menopause
Menopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.
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Bleeding after sex: is it normal and what could it mean?
Bleeding after sex is not normal. If you experience bleeding after sex, you should see your GP to find out the cause.
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Erectile dysfunction: six common causes of impotence
Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is when a man can’t get or maintain an erect penis.
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IBS explained: causes, symptoms and treatment
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common, chronic (long-term) condition that affects your large intestine.
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Six signs and symptoms of acid reflux
Acid reflux occurs when acid in your stomach flows back into the lower or middle part of your gullet (oesophagus).
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What is blood cancer?
Blood cancer refers to a group of cancers that can affect your bone marrow, blood or lymphatic system (part of your immune system).
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Cerebral palsy in children: symptoms, treatment and misconceptions
Cerebral palsy affects the nervous system and muscles and is caused by damage to the brain or abnormal brain development.
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Ask the expert: what is endometriosis and how is it treated?
Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
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Breast cancer stages, treatment and treatment side effects
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females in the UK but also has a high survival rate of 75% after 10 years.
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Should I be concerned about an enlarged prostate?
Almost all men will develop an enlarged prostate as they get older.
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How to boost your iron levels to treat iron deficiency anaemia
Iron is essential for almost every aspect of your health. This is because it is a critical part of your blood, which contains haemoglobin.
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How to adjust your diet if you have type 2 diabetes
Around four million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes. This condition causes high sugar (glucose) levels in your blood.
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What is type 2 diabetes and how is it diagnosed?
Diabetes affects over four million people in the UK and nine out of every 10 with the condition have type 2 diabetes.
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What you need to know about diabetic retinopathy
Over four million people in the UK have diabetes and over half of people living with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy.
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Nine symptoms of depression
Depression affects around one in six adults in the UK and often occurs alongside other mental health conditions.
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Coping with grief after a bereavement
Almost everyone will experience grief at some point in their life and it is often most keenly felt after the loss of a loved one.
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Hysteroscopy Q&A
Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains what a hysteroscopy is and why you might have the procedure.
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What you need to know about bone sarcoma
Primary bone cancer, also known as bone sarcoma, is a rare type of cancer that develops in bone tissue.
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