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BECAUSE WE MATTER #WomensHealthMatters

Because We Matter

#WomensHealthMatters

 

About Women's Health Matters

Supporting women (i) to make informed choices about their health

We provide reliable science-based information to help you make informed choices regarding your changing health and care needs across your life.

Why women’s health matters

Women experience different health conditions to men and some conditions may impact women in different ways.

 

That's why it's important to take a bespoke approach, to improve the health and quality of life of women.

Find out more about Women’s health needs

 

MENSTRUAL HEALTH

Periods are normal. Heavy menstrual bleeding is not.

Period Health

Menstrual Health

Periods are a normal and healthy part of life for most women. But for some women they can affect day-to-day life. Learn more about what's normal and what's not.

CONTRACEPTION

Your contraception. Your choice.

Contraception

Contraception

Being able to control if and when you have children is a big part of maintaining your health. Learn about the contraceptive options available in the UK to help you find your perfect fit.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH

Periods are normal.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is not.

Period Health

Menstrual Health

Periods are a normal and healthy part of life for most women. But for some women they can affect day-to-day life. Learn more about what's normal and what's not.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH

Your contraception. Your choice.

Contraception

Contraception

Being able to control if and when you have children is a big part of maintaining your health. Learn about the contraceptive options available in the UK to help you find your perfect fit.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH

Periods are normal.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is not.

Period Health

Menstrual Health

Periods are a normal and healthy part of life for most women. But for some women they can affect day-to-day life. Learn more about what's normal and what's not.

CONTRACEPTION

Your contraception. Your choice.

Contraception

Contraception

Being able to control if and when you have children is a big part of maintaining your health. Learn about the contraceptive options available in the UK to help you find your perfect fit.

MENSTRUAL HEALTH

Periods are normal.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is not.

Period Health

Menstrual Health

Periods are a normal and healthy part of life for most women, but for some women they can affect day-to-day life. Learn more about what's normal and what's not.

CONTRACEPTION

Your contraception. Your choice.

Contraception

Contraception

Being able to control if and when you have children is a big part of maintaining your health. Learn about the contraceptive options available in the UK to help you find the method that's right for you.

Are my periods
'normal'?

Do you double up on sanitary wear? Do you bleed through during the night? Take the questionnaire to find out if you may be suffering from a medical condition called heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).

 

Are my periods normal? feature

Health needs across your life course

You will experience different health needs at different stages of your life. Understanding your current health needs and those of the future can help you make your own choices.

    Puberty-24Adolescents and young adults
    Puberty-24

    25-50Middle and
    reproductive years

    25-50

    51+Later
    years

    51+

    HPV vaccination

       

    Menstrual health

     

    Gynaecological conditions

     

    Cervical screening

     

    Gynaecological cancers

    Sexual health and wellbeing

    Contraception, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, abortion, care, and postnatal support

     
     

    Pelvic floor health

     

    Early menopause and perimenopause

    Perimenopause and meopause

       

    Breast cancer screening

    Puberty-24Adolescents and young adults
    Puberty-24

    25-50Middle and
    reproductive years

    25-50

    51+Later
    years

    51+

    Wellbeing and lifestyle e.g. healthy weight, exercise & smoking

    Mental health

    Long-term conditions

    Health impacts of violence against women and girls

       

    Osteoporosis and bone health

       

    Dementia & Alzheimer's

    FAQS

    FAQs

    Learn more

    Helping 100 million women

    Making a difference

    Bayer believe contraception should be available for everyone. We’re helping 100 million women in low- and middle-income countries to access contraception by 2030.

    PP-UN-WHC-GB-0039 September 2023

    Disclaimer

    The health information on this site has been reviewed and approved by Bayer by an appropriately qualified medical reviewer. It is intended as general information only. It is not intended to replace a consultation with a healthcare professional, to provide specific medical advice or replace the patient information leaflet provided with your medicine. Treatments discussed here should be initiated under medical supervision. For full information including side effects and eligibility for treatment, please consult your healthcare professional. Always speak to your doctor or nurse for personal medical advice.

     

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    Reporting side effects

    If you get any side effects whilst taking a medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.