Table of Contents What is BV and Why Your Bubble Bath Might Be Making Symptoms Worse Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition affecting women aged 15 to 44. But, despite how common it is, many people may not know what causes it or why it keeps returning. While it may come as […]
Table of Contents Do I Have Cystitis, Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) or Thrush? Any vaginal or urinary symptoms can be uncomfortable. When conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), thrush, and cystitis share overlapping symptoms it can get confusing to know what is going on. Especially when they can all have different causes, and different treatments. Making […]
What to Expect when Starting HRT: Benefits, Side Effects, and Those First Few Months Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can feel like a huge decision. Often, menopause symptoms can build up gradually. Symptoms such as hot flushes, poor sleep, low mood, and brain fog are often attributed to other causes, so it is not always […]
How Stress Affects Your Period (And How It Doesn’t) Most of us recognise stress within our body; from tense shoulders, trouble sleeping, and headaches, the way that stress can affect our regular bodily functions are plentiful and varied. But what many don’t know is how exactly stress can also influence our periods and regular menstrual […]
How Weight Loss Injections Can Affect Contraception Over the past few years, the demand for GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have grown exponentially throughout the UK. With 1.5 million people across the UK using a GLP-1 medication as of March 2025. These once-weekly injections are helping thousands of people lose weight […]
Antimicrobial Resistance Week: Why Using Antibiotics Responsibly Matters It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week! At The Family Chemist, we recognise that this is the perfect time to give a reminder of the important role we all play in protecting the power of antibiotics. In the UK, antibiotic resistance is a growing health challenge. Due […]
Can Staying Hydrated Help Prevent UTIs? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem, especially for women, and if you’ve ever had one, you’ll know just how uncomfortable and disruptive they can be. Burning, frequent urges to wee, lower abdominal pain, it’s not pleasant. But one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders among women of reproductive age. While the condition presents differently for everyone, common symptoms include irregular periods, acne, weight gain, fertility issues, and increased levels of androgens (male hormones). For many, managing PCOS requires […]
Why Women Are at Greater Risk of Developing a UTI Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions of people every year. While anyone can get a UTI, women are significantly more likely to develop one. But why is this the case? What are UTI symptoms? And why is […]
Spilling the Tea – Top Teas to Boost Your Health Tea – from Earl Grey to English Breakfast – we all have our preference. But how can you make the most from your morning cuppa? You may not know how much more your cuppa can do for you than just taste good. Teas are linked […]
