Women's health

Period health

Let's talk periods

Your menstrual cycle is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean you should have to struggle through uncomfortable symptoms. Period health can affect your wellbeing, comfort, confidence and day-to-day activities, so it’s important to get to know your cycle. From painful cramps and heavy bleeding to changes in your cycle and periods that arrive at inconvenient times – we’re here to support you through every step. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, over-the-counter treatments or access to healthcare services, let’s help you manage your period health with confidence.

Manage your period health

Inconveniently-timed periods

Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t get the memo, and an important occasion such as a wedding, holiday or sporting event might coincide with your period. Instead of letting your cycle determine your plans, you can explore our Period Delay service to take back control and temporarily postpone your period. Our clinically-approved treatment options can delay your period by up to 17 days.*

*Subject to suitability, availability and the professional discretion of an accredited pharmacist.

Painful periods

Period pain is one of the most common menstrual symptoms. While mild cramping is normal, the pain can sometimes affect your daily routine, sleep, work or social plans. It’s usually present in the abdomen, but might also spread to the lower back or thighs. Headaches, nausea and tiredness can also be symptoms that come along with menstrual cramps. We offer a range of products to help ease period pain, but if the pain becomes difficult to manage or is affecting your quality of life, it’s important to seek medical advice.

Heavy periods

Periods vary from person to person, but heavy menstrual bleeding can have significant impact on everyday activity. Heavy periods might leave you feeling tired, affect your confidence, or make it difficult to carry out normal activities. If you tend to need to change sanitary products more frequently, need to use two forms of protection at the same time, experience leaking through clothing or pass large blood clots, then it might be a sign that you’re experiencing heavy periods. We offer a range of sanitary products to support with periods – from light to heavy flows. If you’re passing excessive amounts of blood from your period and it’s affecting your daily quality of life, then you should seek medical advice immediately.

Why choose Well Pharmacy?

  • Trusted healthcare advice from pharmacy professionals
  • Convenient online and in-pharmacy services
  • Access to period health treatments and products
  • Expert support whenever you need it

Other services you might be interested in

Contraception

Whether you’re new to contraception, need emergency contraception or are looking for an alternative to your current method, our in-store pharmacists can help advise you on an option that’s right for you.

Sexual health

Your sexual health is personal and private, but it’s also important, which is why our clinically-trained pharmacists can offer discreet advice in the privacy of a consultation room.

Menopause

Menopause is a stage of life when your hormones change, often causing changes to your mood, hot flushes and disturbed sleep. If you’re struggling with the changes your body is going through, our pharmacists are here to help with a choice of products and advice.
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