What’s the difference between Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
1 in 20 women and people with periods are affected by a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But what’s the difference? We take a deep dive into the symptoms, causes and the contraceptive options that could help.
The benefits of continuous pill taking – yes you can skip a period!
If we can now take the pill back to back, why haven’t we been doing it all along? Get the lowdown on the evidence behind the new 2020 guidelines that state continuous pill taking is safe, more effective and, a lot less hassle!
Can you smoke weed while on birth control?
Does smoking weed affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill? Are there combined side effects? Get the lowdown in our guide to cannabis and contraception.
The progestogen-only pill is being made available over the counter: your questions answered
The UK’s drug regulatory body has announced that the progestogen-only pill is to be made available without a prescription for a small fee.
The Lowdown on the COVID-19 vaccine and fertility, the menstrual cycle and pregnancy
There is no evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility – but many of you have questions or concerns about getting the vaccine, and want to know how and why it may impact your menstrual cycle.So we invited one of the world’s leading experts on this topic – Dr Victoria Male – a reproductive immunology scientist, to come and talk to us.
The Lowdown on fertility
The Lowdown on Fertility
The Lowdown on PCOS
Professor Colin Duncan – one of the world’s leading experts on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) speaks with The Lowdown.
