Reproductive Health Features

Having a vasectomy

The Family Planning Association explain what happens when you have a vasectomy and whether there are any health or sexual implications.

He can't ejaculate

I'm having a relationship with an older man and he told me he has had a prostrate operation, which means that he can't ejaculate, but can still orgasm.

Heavy periods could mean the beginning of menopause

At 46, heavy periods could mark the start of menopausal changes

Help for PCOS

I have recently had blood tests and found out that my oestrogen levels are very low and my testosterone levels are too high.

Hernias explained

An explanation of the two types of hermia-femoral and obturator and how they affect women

Holiday vaccinations and pregnancy

I want to start trying for a baby but am due to go to the Gambia on holiday and am worried about falling pregnant when taking malaria tablets and other necessary medication.

How do I get information on the Pill?

a visitor from abroad wants UK information on the Pill

How does the IUD work?

IUD, the coil, how it works.

HRT alternatives

Last year, I had a complete hysterectomy. But afterwards, I was put on hormone replacement therapy and it's causing problems.

I wet myself when I sneeze!

I recently had a baby and when I sneeze, cough or laugh I wet myself. Dr Howard Lee explains why.

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