Women’s Health

PCOS, which stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, is a condition that affects hormone levels in women. It causes them to produce more male hormones than they normally would. Women with PCOS often don’t have periods and can also find it hard to get pregnant. Unfortunately, PCOS is not currently curable, however, it is treatable.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment option that is used to help replenish a woman’s hormones as they begin to drop when she approaches menopause. This can effectively relieve menopause symptoms. Symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, mood swings, a reduced sex drive and more.

During the menstrual cycle, women often experience a number of different symptoms. Symptoms include changes to sex drive and appetite, increased amounts of oil on the hair and skin, as well as mood swings. The most common side effect is abdominal pain, also known as period pain.

Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection (UTI) that usually affects women, although some men can experience it too. It is not a sexually transmitted infection, however being sexually active can increase your chances of contracting it. While Cystitis is not usually considered serious, it can cause pain and discomfort.

Excessive facial hair growth in a female is known as facial hirsutism. It affects 1 in 10 women in the UK and, despite its prevalence, can cause psychological effects such as self-consciousness and stress. The most common area for extra hair growth is the face, although it can also occur on the chest, lower stomach and lower back. Most women decide to try and treat this condition, and PharmXtra offers treatment options to do so.