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How period-delay tablets work — and what they do not do
Norethisterone can postpone a period for some people, but timing, pregnancy risk and medical suitability all matter.
By Dr Mohamed Abdullahi · 5 min readRead guide →
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Women’s health · Contraception
Why an online pill review asks about blood pressure, migraine and smoking
The questions can feel detailed, but each one helps a prescriber distinguish when the combined pill is suitable from when another option may be safer.
By Dr Mohamed Abdullahi6 min read
Women’s health · Urinary health
Cystitis: when antibiotics may help and when symptoms need a different route
Burning and urgency can fit a lower urinary infection, but pregnancy, fever, flank pain and recurrent symptoms change what safe care looks like.
By Dr Mohamed Abdullahi6 min read
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