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• Endometriosis

  What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a long-term condition, affecting 1 in 10 women, where cells similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. What are the main symptoms? pain in your lower tummy or back (pelvic pain) – usually worse during your period period pain that stops you doing your normal activities pain during or after sex pain when peeing or pooing during your period feeling sick, constipation, diarrSome readers

• Menopause and Perimenopause

  What is menopause and perimenopause? The Menopause is a natural part of aging that happens when a woman's ovaries stop producing eggs, leading to a decline in the reproductive hormones that they produce (oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone). It refers to when a women has not had her period for 12 consecutive months. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age for women the UK being 51. However, around 1 in 100 women experience menopause before the age of 40,Few readers

• Covid-19: Pregnancy, Maternity and Fertility

  Covid-19: Pregnancy, Maternity and Fertility You may want to know more information about COVID-19 vaccinations and fertility, pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are above the age of 18 and pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding you can be vaccinated against COVID-19. You can speak to your GP or maternity team for advice. If you decide to attend a vaccination appointment, you will be able to ask any questions you have at the vaccination centre. You can find more information from hereFew readers

• Adoption and wellbeing

  Health and wellbeing While adopting a child can bring many rewards, in the first few months after placement you may also experience feelings of anxiety, guilt or low mood. It can be helpful to talk about how you are feeling with family, close friends and other adoptive parents. The resources below provide further information and support for how to manage your wellbeing during this time: [Adopting a child: your health and wellbeing](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/adopting-a-chFew readers

• Maternity Trauma and Loss Care Service support

  New Maternity Trauma and Loss Care Service (M-TLC) launches in North West London A new service has launched to help women who are experiencing psychological difficulties following: Pregnancy loss Still birth and neonatal loss Birth trauma and women who have a fear of childbirth (tokophobia). The service offers women psychological support through a combination of psychological therapy, specialist midwifery input and peer support. There's a particular focus on women whose early life expeFew readers

• Your pregnancy and maternity wellbeing

  Health and wellbeing during pregnancy Becoming pregnant is a big life event and whether planned or unplanned, it is completely natural if you find yourself feeling a mix of emotions during this time. If you feel that the emotions you are experiencing are starting to have a negative impact on your day-to-day life, there are some things that you can try which may help. The NHS website has a variety of resources that can be used to support you with different aspects of your life during pregnaFew readers