Women's Health

The female body has its own life story and its needs change throughout that journey. Our experts provide advice to help you make the right choices at the right time in these women's health articles. We also provide a guide through the stages of a woman's life. 

Pregnancy Menopause Periods Pelvic health

When it comes to heart attacks we think we know the signs. But new research suggests women present with different symptoms to men, making them more likely to be misdiagnosed.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Thursday 8 September 2016

Heart disease is commonly thought to be a men’s health problem. But this is your issue too. Here's eight simple steps to help women protect themselves.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 September 2015

Between the ages of 25 and 35 many women are making important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. You may be focussed on pursuing your career, or you may be thinking about starting a family. You may want both.

Updated: Friday 29 May 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

The journey from girl to young woman is an incredibly exciting one. From exploring relationships and sex, to discovering independence, young women grow increasingly aware of the way they feel both physically and emotionally.

Updated: Friday 29 May 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

When your period starts, a certain level of discomfort and pain is to be expected. This includes cramps, headaches and a dull ache in the back and stomach. For some women however, the pain gets so severe that it prevents them living a normal life. This is not to be ignored, as it could be a sign of something more serious.

Updated: Friday 29 May 2026

Published: Wednesday 16 August 2023

Exercise is the most recommended way of managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) symptoms – formerly polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Our clinical regional fitness lead, Olivia Tyler, explains how exercise can help manage symptoms as well as providing some simple body weight exercises that you can incorporate into your day.

Updated: Friday 29 May 2026

Published: Friday 2 September 2022

Running is booming, with global studies showing that more people than ever before are running. What is even more fascinating is that female participation rate is growing more than males. Hazel Eatwell, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, shines the spotlight on the benefits of running to women and what they can do to ensure their pelvic health is not forgotten about during the gruelling training for the 26.2 miles of a marathon.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 September 2022

Celebrities like Davina McCall and Mariella Frostrup have recently raised the profile of all things ‘menopause’. It’s no longer a word you need to whisper under your breath to your girlfriends. It’s okay to admit you’re ‘going through it.’ It’s even something you can talk to your manager about if you’re having issues at work. Jo Dafforn, Clinical Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy explains the lesser-known pelvic symptoms of menopause and how to ease them.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Wednesday 13 October 2021

Maintaining a strong pelvic floor is crucial in preventing, improving, or curing urinary stress incontinence and other women's health issues. Rachel Bromley, Clinical Specialist demonstrates a few easy exercises you can do to help regain control of your bladder and improve your overall wellness.

Updated: Thursday 14 May 2026

Published: Friday 4 September 2015

PMS affects women in different ways. For some the symptoms can be severe. Here's how to keep PMS under control.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

That time of the month? Nutritional Therapist Lisa Holmes explains how eating well can help beat those PMS blues.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

Feeling trapped by your period? Consultant women's health specialist, Dr Annie Evans has this advice.

Updated: Monday 27 April 2026

Published: Monday 13 June 2016

Nuffield Health is raising awareness of advancements in breast screening technology, as it announces new investment in diagnostic equipment designed around women.

Updated: Tuesday 8 July 2025

Published: Tuesday 8 July 2025

We all know the benefits of relaxation and that we should be doing it more, but a lot of us don’t really know how. Making a conscious effort to relax might sound counterintuitive, but learning how to deliberately unwind can have a tangible positive impact on our long-term health and wellbeing.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Thursday 11 May 2017

A positive result on a pregnancy test can herald many positive life changes, but it won't all be a breeze. Discover how things change and how you can strengthen your emotional wellbeing to make this transition easier.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 27 February 2019

There are many reasons why you might be experiencing intimacy issues, not all of them are things you can control on your own. Here's six things that could be getting in the way of your sex life.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Friday 1 April 2016

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting almost 55,000 UK women each year. But not everything you hear about breast cancer is true.

Updated: Monday 11 November 2024

Published: Friday 4 September 2015

Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Monday 4 September 2017

Gosia Bowling, Mental Health National Lead at Nuffield Health, discusses five key things you should know to support your partner through the menopause.

Updated: Wednesday 16 October 2024

Published: Monday 28 October 2019

Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2024

Published: Friday 19 June 2015