Periods: Questions and answers

Firstly, you should make sure that your headaches are in fact related to your period. You can do this by keeping a symptom diary and monitoring when... Read the full answer 〉

Your menstrual cycle can affect all sort of bodily processes, so you might not be surprised that it can affect your body temperature regulation... Read the full answer 〉

A few things could be lurking behind achy muscles during or around the time of your period. Slight niggles and pains that you might not usually... Read the full answer 〉

Having a good diet can be really beneficial in cases of endometriosis as part of the problem is inflammation. Avoid foods that can exacerbate... Read the full answer 〉

Endometriosis is a condition which can cause severe pain and troublesome periods. It occurs when tissue from the lining of the womb grows outside of... Read the full answer 〉

It can be difficult to diagnose PMS and differentiate between 'normal' period symptoms and low-grade PMS. Doctors tend to diagnose PMS... Read the full answer 〉

The Agnus castus helps support your progesterone levels, so in some cases this can affect your cycle, as it can alter the balance of our hormones.... Read the full answer 〉

Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, considering her age, we couldn't recommend anything herbal to influence her hormones. However, it is quite... Read the full answer 〉

Hi, as you suspect, it’s not unusual for teenagers to experience an outbreak of acne and this is usually due to fluctuating levels of hormones,... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately nausea is quite a common symptom around the time of your period. This often occurs as a result of fluctuating hormones. As this is the... Read the full answer 〉

A number of home and herbal remedies may be helpful when it comes to endometriosis. Firslty, having a good diet can be really beneficial in cases of... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately water retention and bloating is a common symptom for women around the time their period is due. The hormonal changes around this time... Read the full answer 〉

Hi, we would urge you to have this checked again by your doctor, and if they aren’t willing to help, it might be worth seeing a different... Read the full answer 〉

Your period can arrive late for a number of reasons; this could be the result of a hormone imbalance, stress, a recent change in your body weight or... Read the full answer 〉

For women on the mini-pill, or progesterone based pills, irregular bleeding can be a common side effect, particularly in the first few months of... Read the full answer 〉

If bottle feeding your baby, or even combining bottle and breastfeeding, your periods can start up again as soon as 6 weeks after giving birth.... Read the full answer 〉

Period blood can often appear pink if your period is particularly light and a little blood mixes with some normal vaginal discharge. In some cases... Read the full answer 〉

Period cramps very often start in the day or two before your period is due and then in many cases can continue throughout the first few days of your... Read the full answer 〉

On average girls start their periods around 12 years old, but some girls start as early as 8 years old and others won't start until they are 16,... Read the full answer 〉

As you approach the menopause your oestrogen levels start to drop which can give rise to a whole number of symptoms. The mirena coil is actually... Read the full answer 〉

Firstly, although it’s normal to experience some pain around the time of your period, often called ‘cramp’ it’s important to understand why... Read the full answer 〉

Periods can be quite irregular after first starting your period, especially in the first year, so this isn’t necessarily anything to worry about.... Read the full answer 〉

This depends on what type of pill you are on, the pill can be split broadly into two different types: The first is the combined pill. This pill... Read the full answer 〉

The depo injection is progesterone based, so, often when you come off this method, your body tries to overcompensate for the previously high levels... Read the full answer 〉

On average women bleed for 4-5 days during their period but this can vary from 2-7 days and still be classed as 'normal' for you -  everyone is... Read the full answer 〉

Throughout the menopause, levels of the hormone oestrogen fall. However, in most cases it doesn’t fall steadily, and instead, levels fluctuate,... Read the full answer 〉

You can miss a period for a number of reasons; firstly I would suggest you take a pregnancy if you suspect you might be pregnant. However, a whole... Read the full answer 〉

Now and again it’s quite normal to have a slightly longer period as it’s quite normal for your period to vary slightly from month to month. I... Read the full answer 〉

Having some clear or white vaginal discharge is quite normal. Women of child-bearing age experience vaginal discharge which helps to keep the vagina... Read the full answer 〉

In women who aren't taking oral contraceptives, mid cycle bleeding is most likely simply to be as a result of ovulation bleeding. This typically... Read the full answer 〉

After coming off the pill it can take up to 3-6 months in some cases for your period to become regular again. Your body has to adjust to not having a... Read the full answer 〉

Irregular periods are a common side effect of the contraceptive implant. Irregular periods can last as long as the first year after insertion, but... Read the full answer 〉

Irregular periods can happen for a number of reasons, this could be the result of a hormone imbalance, stress, your body weight and body fat... Read the full answer 〉

A missed period could be the sign that you’re pregnant. However, if this isn’t the case, irregular or missed periods could be caused by a number... Read the full answer 〉

Period pain or dysmenorrhoea, can be caused by a number of reasons. The main cause of the pain you experience each month, often called cramp, is... Read the full answer 〉

Heavy periods, also called menorrhagia, are surprisingly common and can affect many women. Generally, periods are classed as heavy if you lose over... Read the full answer 〉

Agnus castus is a licensed herbal remedy that can help to relieve symptoms of PMS such as menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, bloating, irritability... Read the full answer 〉