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Consultant sexual and reproductive health expert Dr Anne Webb answers more questions on emergency contraception

Emergency contraception (EC) is any method which can be used after sexual intercourse which reduces the chances of a pregnancy implanting in the womb. Consultant Sexual and Reproductive Health expert Dr Anne Webb answers your questions

In this article, the author looks at a number of skin complaints that may affect the vulva and which are not caused by sexually transmitted diseases

In this comprehensive overview of urinary tract infections, the author looks at common causes, ways to diagnose and potential treatments

In this article, the author looks at complications and issues caused by vitamin D deficiency in women

Women often relate their migraine and headache symptoms to their menstrual cycle, and there is evidence that migraines and headaches around the time of menstruation are often longer, more severe and more resistant to treatment than attacks at other times.

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended 10 medicines for use, following its June meeting.

Two dedicated dementia support workers have been appointed in Walsall to improve dementia care and end of life care for people diagnosed with dementia living in care homes across the town.

The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for LIXIANA® (edoxaban), an oral, once-daily selective factor Xa-inhibitor, for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).

According to research by the Medical Defence Union (MDU),  there has been a doubling in melanoma claims, with 95% of patients alleging a delay or incorrect diagnosis.

New research by YouGov reveals that the general public believe NHS commissioners should prioritise care for the elderly and access to GPs at weekends.

With an increasing body of evidence supporting the link between maternal obesity and the increased risk factors of children being prone to obesity, scientists have been investigating possible stem cell links to determine the relationship between the two.

The health and wellbeing of older men in the UK is at risk of slipping through the net according to the charity Age UK.

NICE has updated and redesigned its guideline to support GPs to recognise the signs and symptoms of 37 different cancers and refer people for the right tests faster.

A new multinational study is to evaluate edoxaban in comparison with dalteparin in preventing the combined outcome of venous thromboembolism recurrence or major bleeding following an acute deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism event in patients with cancer.