Perimenopause is a natural process that occurs in women, where hormonal levels reduce in the run-up to menopause.
Menopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.
Sleep deprivation refers to not getting enough good quality sleep.
Conditions that affect bladder function are very common in women in the UK, with over one in three having urinary incontinence.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infection treated by GPs.
Small and simple changes to your lifestyle can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier.
From debilitating period pain to being pain-free and feeling happy again.
It’s normal to lose some hair every day.
It can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.
Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, affect around one in five women in the UK aged between 30 and 50.
Pre-eclampsia refers to persistent high blood pressure alongside protein in the urine, which usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Around one in seven couples in the UK experience infertility.
Michelle lived in pain with endometriosis for years, feeling unheard and dismissed—until she came to Spire.
A good night’s sleep is vital for our physical and mental health.
Bleeding after sex is not normal. If you experience bleeding after sex, you should see your GP to find out the cause.
After menopause, the risk of heart disease in women rises.
According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases cause more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK.
Vaginal thrush is a very common condition affecting around three-quarters of women at some point during their lifetime.
Postnatal depression refers to depression that occurs within one year of giving birth. It can also affect partners.
Menopause is a natural stage of ageing where menstruation (having periods) has stopped for 12 months.
Gestational diabetes refers to the presence of diabetes — high blood sugar levels due to insulin problems — during pregnancy.
Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.
Regular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly occur in the lower legs.
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop working completely.
Around one in 10 women in the UK, aged between 16 and 50, have endometriosis.
Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains what a hysteroscopy is and why you might have the procedure.
Most people will experience feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives.
Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common symptom in women during their reproductive years.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow on the ovaries, and are very common in women before menopause.
The second most common cause of death in UK adults is coronary heart disease.
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting one in 10 women in the UK.
