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Women's health : Articles and features

Our articles and features are written by some of the UK's leading consultants, dentists, medical professionals and healthcare writers.

Polycystic ovary syndrome – what’s new? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition affecting at least 1 in 7 women of reproductive age. In this article we look at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options...
The Nuchal Fold Scan - what does it involve? The nuchal fold scan (sometimes known as the ‘nuchal translucency scan’) is performed at the end of your first trimester of pregnancy between weeks 11 and 14, with the most optimal time being the...
Private Pregnancy Scans When you are pregnant you’re offered two, or at the most, three, ultrasound scans on the NHS. The number and timing of the scans seem to vary depending on which area you live in and your age, but as...
My doctor says I have ovarian cysts Your ovaries are two walnut-sized organs situated in your lower abdomen on either side of your uterus. In pre-menopausal women they store and, once a month, produce a ripe egg during the process of...