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Female Health

Ovulation Prediction

Published on 9th May 2015

As it is not possible to become pregnant outside of your fertile 2-3 days each cycle, which is around ovulation. It is therefore very important that you know when you are ovulating. Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 of your menstrual cycle. Count the first day of your last period as day 1. There are […]

Obstetric Cholestasis(OC)/Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Published on 9th May 2015

What is the liver? The liver is by far the largest organ in the body, it is situated in the upper  abdomen and is protected from injury by the rib cage. The liver has many important functions. What is Obstetric Cholestasis? Obstetric Cholestasis (OC), or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a complication of pregnancy […]

Miscarriage

Published on 9th May 2015

What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage (also known as a spontaneous abortion) is the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of your pregnancy. However, nearly all miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks, sometimes before the woman even knows she is pregnant. This is why the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy are the […]

Menopause

Published on 9th May 2015

What is the menopause? Menopause is the medical term used for the last menstrual period a woman will ever have. However, the term is more often used to describe the years leading up to this time, also called the ‘change of life’ or just ‘the change’. This period is more accurately known as climacteric. Menopause […]

Infertility

Published on 9th May 2015

What is infertility ? Infertility is the term given to describe a couple that has never been able to conceive a pregnancy, usually after a minimum of 1 year of attempting to do so through unprotected intercourse. Many couples wrongly believe that it is easy to conceive and don’t understand that pregnancy is normally a matter […]

Incontinence

Published on 9th May 2015

What is incontinence? Incontinence or urinary incontinence is the inability to hold or control the flow of urine until you are able to get to a toilet. It can be an embarrassing problem and so the majority of people who suffer with incontinence will not seek help. Left untreated incontinence can cause rashes, depression, skin […]

Hormone Replacement Therapy (H.R.T.)

Published on 9th May 2015

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone Replacement Therapy (H.R.T.) is a treatment used to help ease and even prevent some of the uncomfortable symptoms women experience around the time of menopause. H.R.T. has been known to generally improve the quality of life of those taking it. Everyone is individual and some women feel taking H.R.T. […]

Endometriosis

Published on 9th May 2015

What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis can be quite hard to understand and it can be a distressing and painful disease. Endometriosis is a very common condition affecting 10% of reproductive-age women. It is most common between the ages of 20-30 and among those who have not had children. It is also thought to be more common […]

Diarrhoea

Published on 9th May 2015

What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is when you pass stools (poo) more frequently than is normal for you. The stools are usually loose or watery in consistency. Typical bowel habits vary between individuals. Anywhere between 3 stools per day to 3 per week is considered healthy, so long as it is regular for you. A stool […]

Planning a pregnancy

Published on 9th May 2015

Pregnancy Am I ready for pregnancy? Deciding to have a baby is one of the biggest, exciting and frightening decisions you’ll ever make and so it should be given lots of thought. When you start thinking about becoming pregnant it is essential that you look at your health and that of your partner. The majority of […]

Anaemia

Published on 9th May 2015

What is anaemia? This article will discuss the causes of anaemia and the symptoms of anaemia. It is a condition which occurs when you have an abnormally low amount of red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a red pigment which gives blood its colour. Haemoglobin’s job is to carry oxygen around the body. […]

Antenatal Care

Published on 9th May 2015

If you’re a first-time mum or hoping to fall pregnant soon, you likely want to read up on all the information you can ahead of this wondrous journey. Starting this new chapter of your life can even seem a little daunting, but we are here to help. At Home Health UK, we are pleased to […]