Hormonal health – Sep 14, 2022
7 signs of perimenopause — a doctor’s guide
Menopause is a time of change, and some of those changes are years in the making. Here are some signs you’ve entered perimenopause.
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Women's health
Women come in all shapes and sizes, and experience their own unique health journey from menstruation to menopause. This is a dedicated space for women's health to help educate and empower, packed with expert advice specific to the female body and mind.
Our ebook on women's health
In collaboration with best-selling author Emma Gannon, we shine a light on the areas women are most concerned about and share practical health advice from our experts.
Your menstrual cycle and menopause
480
Average number of periods a woman has in a lifetime
51
Average age a woman reaches menopause
4,500
UK lives saved each year by cervical screening
Your vagina and sex life
Sexual health – Sep 14, 2022
Everything you need to know about anal sex
Anal sex can be safe, pleasurable, and fun – it just takes a little prep. Here’s what you need to know and do before trying it out.
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Sexual health – Jun 23, 2022
Is masturbation good for you?
Is masturbation good for you? Read our guide to what happens in your body when you masturbate, why it feels good and what to do if you’re struggling to orgasm
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Women’s health is of critical importance and I am passionate about bringing it into the spotlight where it belongs, in particular helping women going through the menopause.
Dr Bryony Henderson
Lead GP at Livi
Your fertility and parenting journey
Fertility and pregnancy – Jul 14, 2022
Having a baby after 35: your questions answered
There’s no one right age to have a baby, and more and more of us wait until later in life to have children. Here's an expert's recommendations for getting pregnant after age 35.
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Fertility and pregnancy – Jul 12, 2022
When are you most fertile?
For women, there are only a select number of days during your cycle when it’s possible to get pregnant. So, how do you calculate your fertile window?
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We surveyed 2,000 women and their top 3 symptoms were fatigue, achy joints and painful periods.
In pregnancy, the volume of blood in your body increases by 50% to support the womb and baby.
Your mental health
Mental health – Jan 31, 2023
How to be vulnerable and why it's important
Vulnerability is a powerful tool to support personal growth and build strong connections. Read our psychologist’s advice on how to be more vulnerable.
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Mental health – Jan 22, 2023
How to stop worrying
When the mind get fixated on worrying, it can easily throw us off course. Silvia Miranda, Psychologist and Mental Health Lead at Livi, shares advice on how to worry less.
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Discussing female health issues can feel intimate and emotive. I want to make sure each woman receives the personalised care they deserve.
Dr Elisabeth Rosén
Specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics at Livi
Your everyday health
Women's Health – Sep 13, 2022
7 tips for managing menopause symptoms at work
Menopause has lots of mental and physical symptoms that can be challenging to manage at work. We speak to our women’s health expert for her specialist advice.
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Women's Health – Aug 29, 2022
What causes hair loss in women?
Understand the medical causes and key symptoms of hair loss in women, plus learn how to cope with different types of hair loss.
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Common women's health conditions
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Closing the gender health gap
Our whitepaper aims to reset the dial on women’s health. Looking at recent evidence and Livi data, we examine the key issues facing the health system and present ways we're working to address them.