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Period myths busted

Women's Health & Hormones

What you NEVER knew about your period. Most women remember getting their first period. But how much do you know about your period? I’m not a doctor or a gynae nurse. However, I was the sexual health pharmacist in a busy community pharmacy for at least 10yrs. This involved speaking to young people (20yrs and…

Menopause Myths and Facts

Women's Health & Hormones

Menopause myths and facts What is menopause? Menopause technically refers to a woman’s last ever period but more commonly this word is now used to mean the months and years leading up to this event. Perimenopause is a better term as this describes the time frame leading up to menopause when women may be suffering…