The pill, panic attacks and anxiety

Experiencing anxiety and panic attacks can be unsettling, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere. Some people who use the contraceptive pill report feeling anxious or depressed – but is the pill actually responsible or could there be more going on?

Flu-like symptoms before your period

Is ‘period flu’ a real thing? While not a diagnosis on its own, there are actually many flu-like symptoms associated with PMS and PMDD.

Milly Evans

Milly Evans is a freelance journalist, content creator and sex educator with a special interest in sexual and reproductive health, inequality and LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent health. She was previously Editorial Manager at Patient, and has written a book on sex education for teenagers. ​ Specialities: Sex education Sexual and Reproductive Health writing   Qualifications: Accredited […]