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A GP appointment lasts about ten minutes on average. Learn how to prepare: writing your symptoms down, asking for a doub...
In women a heart attack more often comes with nausea, extreme fatigue or pain in the jaw and back. Read what actually di...
Asking for a second opinion is not a vote of no confidence, it is a patient right under the WGBO. Learn how to arrange t...
On average 6.7 years pass between the first symptom and an endometriosis diagnosis. Read where that delay comes from, wh...
A raised CA-125 usually does not mean cancer. Read what this tumour marker measures, which benign causes raise it and wh...
Fibroids are benign muscle lumps in your uterus and they are very common. Read which complaints fit, why they can cause...
Bleeding after menopause usually has a benign cause, but always needs investigating. Read what the numbers say, how inve...
A uterine polyp is nearly always benign, but often causes bleeding between periods. Read the symptoms, how investigation...
Most ovarian cysts are benign and disappear on their own. Read which types exist, which complaints fit and what blood te...
Adenomyosis often causes heavy, painful periods and a tender, swollen abdomen. Read which symptoms fit, how the diagnosi...
Endometriosis symptoms can affect your daily life a lot. Learn how to recognise them, what you can do yourself to cope a...
How do you know if your period pain is still normal or may point to endometriosis? Read the difference, the signals and...