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.
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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.
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.
Periods are normal.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is not.
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.
Your contraception. Your choice.
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.
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.
Adolescents and young adults |
Middle and |
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HPV vaccination |
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Gynaecological conditions |
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Cervical screening |
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Gynaecological cancers |
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Sexual health and wellbeing |
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Contraception, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, abortion, care, and postnatal support |
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Pelvic floor health |
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Early menopause and perimenopause |
Perimenopause and meopause |
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Breast cancer screening |
Adolescents and young adults |
Middle and |
Later |
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Wellbeing and lifestyle e.g. healthy weight, exercise & smoking |
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Mental health |
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Long-term conditions |
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Health impacts of violence against women and girls |
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Osteoporosis and bone health |
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Dementia & Alzheimer's |
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