Longeva Journal
Clinical topics explained in plain English by a pharmacist-led team. Short pieces, sourced and dated.
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Menopause, Vaginal Dryness & Urinary Health: Symptoms Women Often Don't Talk About
Vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex and urinary symptoms are common around menopause but often go unspoken. Learn what can help and when to seek assessment.
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Perimenopause, Anxiety & Low Mood: Can Hormonal Changes Affect How You Feel?
Anxiety, low mood and mood changes can occur during perimenopause and menopause. Understand the connection, treatment discussions and when to seek help.
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Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why Memory & Concentration Can Change
Forgetting words, losing your train of thought or struggling to concentrate? Memory and concentration changes can occur during perimenopause and menopause.
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How Do I Know If I'm in Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Could your symptoms be perimenopause? Learn about period changes, hot flushes, sleep, mood, brain fog, diagnosis and when to seek medical advice.
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Perimenopause & Menopause: Symptoms, Changes and When to Seek Support
Perimenopause and menopause can affect periods, sleep, mood, memory, joints, sexual wellbeing and more. Understand common changes, treatment discussions and when to seek professional support.
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Male Hair Loss: Why Is My Hair Thinning and What Can I Do?
Noticing thinning hair or a receding hairline? Learn about common causes of male hair loss, when assessment matters and what treatment discussions may involve.
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Premature Ejaculation: Causes, Treatment and When to Seek Help
Premature ejaculation is common and can affect confidence and relationships. Learn about possible causes, treatment approaches and confidential support in Rochdale.
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Erectile Dysfunction: When Should You Speak to a Healthcare Professional?
Erection problems are common, but persistent erectile dysfunction can deserve assessment. Learn when to seek help and what a confidential consultation may cover.
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UTI Symptoms in Women: When Can a Pharmacy Help?
Burning when you pee, urinary frequency or urgency? Learn common UTI symptoms, when a pharmacy may help and the warning signs that need further assessment.
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Period Pain: What's Normal and When Should You Seek Help?
Period pain is common, but severe or changing pain can need assessment. Learn what may help, warning signs to notice and when to seek medical advice.
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Emergency Contraception: What to Do After Unprotected Sex
Need emergency contraception after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure? Learn why acting promptly matters and where women in England can seek confidential help.
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Contraceptive Pill from a Pharmacy: What Women Need to Know
Can you get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy? Learn how pharmacy contraception consultations work, what may be checked and when referral may be needed.