Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause medications
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) comes in various forms and is used to treat the symptoms of menopause.
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Contraceptive injection
Read about the contraceptive injection, a type of hormonal birth control that needs to be given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.
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Hormonal system
The endocrine (hormonal) system influences your metabolism, growth and other functions. Learn more about what it is and related conditions.
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Abdominal hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). It is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your symptoms should improve.
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Why contraception fails - and how to choose a method that works
New research shows that 4 in 10 women who get pregnant unintentionally are using contraception — which is why it's vital to choose the right method for you.
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Breast cancer
Breast cancer often shows as a lump in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. If detected early on, recovery is more likely.
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Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus (womb). Learn how to spot the signs of endometrial cancer and what your treatment options are.
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The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often leading to pain and infertility. Despite one celeb's hysterectomy for endo at 31, it’s not a cure for endometriosis.
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Irregular periods
If your period stops or changes in any way, you should see your doctor.
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Hysteroscopic endometrial resection
An endometrial ablation is a common gynaecological operation. It helps relieve the symptoms of heavy periods. You should get less bleeding and pain.
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