Kathy Oxtoby looks at period problems and the support and advice practitioners can give.

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With the government looking to increase the number of physician associates and the profession set to be regulated, Kathy Oxtoby looks at the role, the benefits it brings and the challenges it faces.

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Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common and can have a devastating impact on people's lives. Experts say to effectively manage patients with eating disorders, clinicians must take a ‘blame free’ approach to care and treatment.

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Bipolar is a condition “hiding in plain sight”, but by being aware of its signs and symptoms, practitioners can help to encourage its early diagnosis and management.

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Male subfertility is a common and very treatable condition, but the severe psychological impact fertility issues can have on a couple is often not acknowledged, and support can be lacking.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can have a devastating impact on quality of life, and early diagnosis is key. But there is still a lack of awareness and understanding about this life-long condition, reports Kathy Oxtoby.

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Around one in five women will be affected by perinatal mental health problems and 70% will hide or underplay the severity of their illness.

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With prostate cancer being the second most common cancer in men worldwide, could prostate specific antigen screening be the answer?

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Chronic stress can take its toll on health. Kathy Oxtoby looks at its impact and what practitioners can do to support and advise people before their stress leads to more serious issues.

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Endometriosis affects 1.5 million in the UK - and can take on average a shocking eight years to diagnose. What can practitioners do to support and advise women with this potentially debilitating condition?

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