Category: Health

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  • menopause 101 signs symptoms and treatments

    Menopause 101: The Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

    October 18, 2021Zoya Ali

    Key takeaways: Menopause is confirmed after someone experiences no periods after 12 months in people who are over 45 years old and not using hormonal contraception. Menopause is a natural phenomenon; however, it can also occur as a result of surgical removal or damage to the ovaries. The average age of menopause is between 45 and 55, but a small number of people may experience it before this age. If…

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  • Understanding the Causes of Infertility

    Understanding the Causes of Infertility

    August 3, 2021Meeladah Ghani

    Despite what we may have been led to believe by our teachers and society, getting pregnant is often not as easy as we may think. For many, the journey to parenthood can be a  challenging process, both physically and emotionally. As many as 1 in 7 heterosexual couples experience infertility in the UK, yet the causes are sometimes preventative, or treatable. We’re here to help you understand the different causes…

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