Women's Health

The female body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. Our experts provide advice to help you make the right choices at the right time in these women's health articles. We also provide a guide through the stages of a woman's life. 

Pregnancy

You don't have to give up on fitness when you are pregnant. Fitness Manager Marie Coburn provides a trimester-by-trimester guide to exercising safely.

Updated: Monday 2 July 2018

Published: Thursday 4 August 2016

Physiologist Jade Wells explains why you should pay close attention to your night time noises.

Updated: Tuesday 24 April 2018

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

We asked Mums what they thought every Mum-to-be should pack in their hospital bag to make them as comfortable as possible during and after the birth.

Updated: Wednesday 4 April 2018

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

With no waiting lists, Wendy was able to get rapid treatment for her varicose veins. Follow her journey with this interactive timeline and see just how quickly she was back to her best.

Updated: Tuesday 5 December 2017

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

From early on, women are taught to check for lumps in their breasts. But lumps aren’t the only sign you should see a specialist. Here are four more.

Updated: Thursday 30 November 2017

Published: Friday 17 June 2016

The arrival of a new baby means big changes to your life, and your body. Reassuringly, most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight with the help of a healthy diet, exercise and patience.

Updated: Friday 3 November 2017

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Losing your desire for sex is an uncomfortable subject to talk about but asking for help is the first step to reclaiming your sexuality.

Updated: Friday 20 October 2017

Published: Friday 1 April 2016

Dr Davina Deniszczyc fills us in on whether vitamins, supplements and medicines can really help you avoid and recover from colds and flus.

Updated: Friday 20 October 2017

Published: Thursday 11 February 2016

You’ve experienced much of what life has to offer through the many stages of a woman’s life. With good health, living beyond 80 can be full of new experiences and times to enjoy with family and friends.

Updated: Tuesday 15 August 2017

Published: Thursday 24 September 2015

If you’re expecting a bundle of joy and are unsure about your diet, read on – Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick guides you through nine months of optimum eating for you and your developing baby.

Updated: Friday 23 June 2017

Published: Tuesday 26 July 2016

If you have very large, heavy breasts you might consider having cosmetic surgery to reduce them in size.

Updated: Wednesday 14 June 2017

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

On 6 October breast cancer survivor Joanne Taylor and Nuffield Health Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver answered your questions on breast cancer.

Updated: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Published: Tuesday 29 September 2015

Omega 3 and calcium are key ingredients for balancing female hormones. When it’s that time of the month, Nutritional Therapist Lisa Holmes recommends this tasty sardine pâté rich in both nutrients.

Updated: Wednesday 14 September 2016

Published: Tuesday 10 May 2016

Between the ages of 25 and 35 many women are making important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. You may be focussed on pursuing your career, or you may be thinking about starting a family. You may want both.

Updated: Tuesday 1 March 2016

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

The journey from girl to young woman is an incredibly exciting one. From exploring relationships and sex, to discovering independence, young women grow increasingly aware of the way they feel both physically and emotionally.

Updated: Tuesday 1 March 2016

Published: Friday 26 June 2015