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 […]
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 a surprise, something […]
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 […]
 Morning After Pill: Can You take More than One in a Cycle? The morning after pill is a great emergency solution for preventing unwanted pregnancies after unprotected sex. Most women understand what the morning after pill is and where they could obtain it. Yet, there is still some confusion about how it should be taken. […]
Do Men Get Periods? A male period? Is that real? But periods are associated with biological women and menstruation, right? Absolutely. Periods are part of the menstrual cycle when a non-pregnant body sheds the lining of the uterus and then bleeds, controlled by a cocktail of hormonal shifts that make this all happen. But biological […]
