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This can lead to irregular periods. If you are suffering from other symptoms of PCOS, contact your GP. You can refer to our earlier post on PCOS, found on the 'Health Tips' highlight on Instagram or Facebook page to learn more about PCOS......

You are more susceptible to falling ill when your immune system is weaker. If you find yourself becoming unwell during or just before periods, this could be linked to your menstrual cycle. There are a number of simple ways to boost the immune system:...

Periods are regulated by hormones, so a slight change in hormonal balance can affect period timings, cause heavier bleeding, or even lead to a missed period altogether....

Prepare throughout your pregnancy. Start with developing a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits. Try to eat a balanced diet including all food groups: carbs, protein and fat. Eat 5 a day ( 5 portions of fruit/veg), 2/3 litres of water,...

It can be caused by menopausal symptoms of night sweats and hot flushes in women of approximately the 45+ age group. It happens due to hormonal changes and can be treated in numerous ways depending on the specific case severity....

A breast check should be carried out at different time of menstrual calendar. This is very important for every woman in preventing breast cancer and should be become a habit. You should aim become breast aware which means you should know....

Thrush is a common problem and in most cased it can be cured by taking Pessary just once which is available over the counter. One should refrain from excessive washing as it disturbs the normal flora and can lead to recurrent thrush....

With the syndrome your body is more prone to diabetes so if you are overweight it is important to lose weight. The best way to lose weight is by eating a healthy diet eating and by eating small but frequent meals throughout the day....

If you are planning a pregnancy you need to be in optimal health. Check with your GP to make sure you have been immunised for rubella, this is important if you are not there is a risk of miscarriage and the baby can be born with many defects....

On average you actually only need to eat 300 extra calories a day whilst pregnant. During pregnancy you should be aiming to eat 5 portions of fruit/veg a day. You need to drink at least two litres of water in little sips throughout the day....