Contraception

There are many types of contraception available, including pills, condoms and long acting versions such as IUDs and implants.

What causes vaginal thrush?

Thrush is a common and sometimes recurrent vaginal condition. Here are common symptoms and treatments of thrush.

What is PMDD and do I have it?

Femma GP Dr Alison Palmer shares symptoms and treatments about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

So, is there a cure for PCOS?

Dr Emma Rees answers the most common PCOS related question; Is there a cure for PCOS?

Ovarian cancer, the demise of a Tudor Queen?

Femma founder, CEO and GP Dr Emma Rees discusses the history of ovarian cancer.

Supplements for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Femma pharmacist Sam discusses 3 supplements that may help PMDD related symptoms.

6 possible reasons for a late period

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares the 6 possible reasons your period might be late.

Debunking 6 common acne myths

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni debunks 6 common acne myths.

Everything you need to know about oestrogen and progesterone

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares everything you need to know about oestrogen and progesterone.

Why do I keep getting UTI’s? 6 tips to help women avoid getting a UTI.

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni shares 6 things you can do to avoid getting UTIs.

Do I have an STI? Common STI symptoms and treatments.

Femma GP Dr Alison Palmer talks about common STI’s including what to look for and how to treat.

Considerations for your pre-conception check up and genetic screen

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses everything you need to know before your preconception check up and genetic screening.

Mood and Contraceptives

Femma GP Dr Sophie Genoni discusses the effect of different contraceptives on mood.

Types of Contraception

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. They work by stopping the male sperm from reaching the female’s egg.

Periods Guidance

Periods are a normal part of growing up for girls. The body starts to go through a number of changes including breast development, pubic hair growth and periods between the age of 8 and 15.

Heavy periods (Menorrhagia)

Periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.

Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)

Many women experience an ache in the lower abdomen, back and tops of their legs, especially in the first few days of their period.

Periods which stop (Amenorrhoea) or are irregular (Oligomenorrhoea)

These are conditions which are due to problems with the building blocks of our cells and can be inherited through our families