Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by...... more

Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by a yeast (fungus) called Candida which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing. If the level of yeast increases, it can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, talk to your doctor before using any treatment. Canesten Once is a single application for the treatment of vaginal thrush. It is soothing intravaginal cream in a prefilled applicator for treatment at the site of infection. Do not use this product if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient, clotrimazole. If you are unsure about this, ask your doctor. See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use Canesten Once if you have any of the following symptoms: Irregular vaginal bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva Lower abdominal pain Pain or difficulty in passing urine Fever or chills Feeling sick or vomiting Diarrhoea A foul smelling discharge from the vagina This is because Canesten Once may not be the right treatment for you. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor before using this product. If you are pregnant or are trying for a baby, tell your doctor before using Canesten Once.

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Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by...... more

Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by a yeast called Candida which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing. If the level of yeast increases, it can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, talk to your doctor before using any treatment. Canesten Combi is a complete thrush treatment because it contains: A soothing cream to start relieving the itch immediately, a pessary for insertion into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection. The pessary also contains an ingredient that helps restore the vagina's pH balance. Do not use this product if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient, clotrimazole. See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use the pessary if you have any of the following symptoms: Irregular vaginal bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva, lower abdominal pain, pain or difficulty in passing urine, fever or chills, feeling sick or vomiting, diarrhoea, a foul smelling discharge from the vagina This is because Canesten Combi may not be the right treatment for you. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor before using this product. If you are pregnant or are trying for a baby, tell your doctor before using Canesten Combi.

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Folic acid is recommended for women on the contraceptive pill who may require additional folic acid in their diets, particularly...... more

Folic acid is recommended for women on the contraceptive pill who may require additional folic acid in their diets, particularly if planning a pregnancy. Folic acid if taken at a daily dose of 400-500mcg one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of women having a child with birth defects of the brain and spinal cord such as the neural tube defect known as spina bifida. Benefits Vital during pregnancy - helps prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida Assists the formation of red blood cells Contributes to the maintenance and healing of tissues Useful for the maintenance of healthy skin and hair Directions for Use Recommended adult dosage 1 tablet once a day or as advised by your healthcare professional. Medical Caution Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice.

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As small and as light as a mobile phone (8 cm x 10.8 cm x 3.3 cm), weighing 110 g and equipped with state-of-the-art fertility technology, this is Cyclotest! ...... more

As small and as light as a mobile phone (8 cm x 10.8 cm x 3.3 cm), weighing 110 g and equipped with state-of-the-art fertility technology, this is Cyclotest! Cyclotest is your essential companion on your journey to successful, natural contraception, using its high-precision temperature sensor to pinpoint your ovulation to show your fertility window on the display. Programmed to work according to the Symptothermal method of natural family planning, Cyclotest 2 Plus offers 99% contraceptive reliability and can be used for planning a baby too by using the same data when that time comes. Cyclotest has been developed for women who are ready to take control of their contraception while living in harmony with their natural cycle. Cyclotest is designed for women who have a menstrual cycle of between 23 and 45 days and for whom their Doctor would confirm that Natural Family Planning is a suitable contraceptive choice. It is capable of adapting to varying cycle lengths so it can be used by most women, even those who experience short, long or irregular cycles. Women who were previously taking hormonal contraceptive pills should let two menstrual periods pass before beginning to use Cyclotest. This is necessary in order to allow the body's natural rhythm to return after hormonal suppression. For similar reasons, women who have recently given birth and have their fertility returning should also let two complete cycles pass before begining with Cyclotest.Cyclotest is not recommended to be used by those who work irregular hours (constantly changing shiftwork), since temperature readings have to be taken at regular times within a 4 hour window each day.

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What's the greatest human invention of the last two millennia? The Greatest Inventions of the Past 2,000 Years grew out of a Web-site project called Edge...... more

What's the greatest human invention of the last two millennia? The Greatest Inventions of the Past 2,000 Years grew out of a Web-site project called Edge (www.edge.org), wherein the invited intelligentsia recorded their deep thoughts on a variety of topics. In 1998, editor John Brockman asked them to choose the creation that most shaped our world since year one. For this book, Brockman picked 100 of the most compelling entries from intellectual celebrities like Stewart Brand, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and Murray Gell-Mann. The printing press received a number of votes, as did the computer and television. Other entries were more eclectic: organised science, the contraceptive pill, the gun or even hay. Chairs and stairs; anaesthesia; cities. Each invention is justified by a short essay, some of which read like ... well, Web-site prose. Also, a glaring sexism flaws the book--Brockman chose fewer than 10 women's submissions. Nevertheless, Greatest Inventions is a worthy addition to your millennial reading list and lots of fun besides. --Therese Littleton

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Well known for its antioxidant properties, vitamin E helps protects the body from the damage that may be caused by an excess of highly reactive chemicals called...... more

Well known for its antioxidant properties, vitamin E helps protects the body from the damage that may be caused by an excess of highly reactive chemicals called free radicals. Strenuous exercise increases the levels of free radicals produced in the body's cells, additional amounts of this vitamin may be required to help break them down. Food processing techniques, including boiling and frying, can destroy this important vitamin, so taking this supplement will ensure that your body gets the amount that it needs to stay healthy. Vitamin E enhances the action of vitamin A and by working together they can help to protect the lungs against air pollution. Vitamin E is involved in the maintenance of healthy skin, a healthy heart, blood cells and blood vessels and can help to reduce and dissolve blood clots. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as those using the contraceptive pill or taking hormones, may benefit from increasing their intake of vitamin E.Not suitable for vegetarians unless the capsule is split.INGREDIENTS dl-Alpha Tocopherol acetate, IP Soya Bean Oil, Gelatin, GlycerinDOSAGE One capsule per day with food or liquid

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Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by...... more

Thrush is a common infection that most women have some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by a yeast called Candida which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing. If the level of yeast increases, it can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, talk to your doctor before using any treatment. Canesten Combi is a complete thrush treatment because it contains: A soothing cream to start relieving the itch immediately, a pessary for insertion into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection. The pessary also contains an ingredient that helps restore the vagina's pH balance. Do not use this product if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient, clotrimazole. See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use the pessary if you have any of the following symptoms: Irregular vaginal bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva, lower abdominal pain, pain or difficulty in passing urine, fever or chills, feeling sick or vomiting, diarrhoea, a foul smelling discharge from the vagina This is because Canesten Combi may not be the right treatment for you. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor before using this product. If you are pregnant or are trying for a baby, tell your doctor before using Canesten Combi.

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Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is specially formulated: To maintain hormonal balance via prostaglandin metabolism. To maintain health of skin, hair and nails,...... more

Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is specially formulated: To maintain hormonal balance via prostaglandin metabolism. To maintain health of skin, hair and nails, being not only an essential element of the skin structure, but also a precursor of prostaglandins, which have an important role to play in the maintenance of healthy skin To maintain peripheral nerve health. The most effective source of GLA. Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of the polyunsaturated fatty acid GLA. It provides GLA in the form most effectively absorbed and utilised by the body. GLA controls the body's production of prostaglandins, chemical messengers that help to regulate many of the body's processes including the reproductive cycle and the maintenance of hormonal balance. For smooth, healthy-looking skin GLA is also an essential element of the skin structure and is needed for smooth, healthy looking skin. Precautions Whilst Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil is generally regarded as safe to take with medicines, anyone under medical supervision, or taking medication, should consult their doctor before taking a supplement. This product should not be used in children under 2 years of age. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet INGREDIENTS: Each two capsules contain: Efamol Pure Rigel Evening Primrose Oil 1065mg Gamma Linolenic Acid 120mg Vitamin E 20mg Vitamin C 60mg Niacin 13.5mg Vitamin B6 4.5mg Biotin 0.112mg Magnesium 100mg Zinc 8mg DOSE: Take two capsules a day with food. May be taken by women on the contraceptive pill. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your doctor/healthcare professional.

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Thrush is a common infection that most women have at some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused...... more

Thrush is a common infection that most women have at some time in their lives and is not caused by a lack of personal hygiene. Thrush is caused by a yeast (fungus) called Candida which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it. However, the natural pH balance of the vagina that keeps Candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing. If the natural pH balance is altered the level of years increases and can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning, itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, talk to your doctor before using any treatment. This product is a complete thrush treatment because it contains: a soothing intravaginal cream in a prefilled applicator for treatment at the site of infection, a tube of cream to start relieving the external itch immediately. Do not use this product if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient, clotrimazole, or any of the other ingredients mentioned above. If you are unsure about this, ask your doctor. See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use this product if you have any of the following symptoms: irregular vaginal bleeding abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood stained discharge. ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva. lower abdominal pain. pain or difficulty in passing urine. fever or chills. feeling sick or vomiting. diarrhoea. a foul smelling discharge from the vagina. This is because Canesten Complete Cream may not be the right treatment for you. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor before using this product.

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How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is...... more

How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is always present in your urine but the levels increase (surge) in the middle of your cycle, causing you to release an egg from the ovary, this process is called ovulation. If the L.H. surge is present, ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.These ovulation tests detect the L.H. surge by measuring the amount of L.H. in urine.How accurate is this test?This test is greater than 99% accurate in laboratory testing.Once I receive a positive result, when is the best time to have intercourse?Ovulation usually follows the start of the L.H. surge within 24-48 hours. This is the time when you are at your most fertile, therefore you should have intercourse during this time. What happens if after using 5 tests I have still not detected my L.H. surge? Most women with regular cycles will detect their L.H. Surge in 5 days or under and so 5 tests are sufficient, however, if you have irregular cycles you may need to test for longer and may require additional ovulation tests to detect your L.H. SurgeI have recently come off the contraceptive pill will this affect my result?As the pill disrupts your natural hormone balance it may take a few months for your periods to return to normal. You may want to wait until you have had 2 normal periods before starting to use this ovulation test. Please be aware that pregnancy and breast feeding could affect the results of this test.Will alcohol or other common medications affect the results of this test? No, but you should consult your doctor if you are taking any hormonal treatments.

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How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is...... more

How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is always present in your urine but the levels increase (surge) in the middle of your cycle, causing you to release an egg from the ovary, this process is called ovulation. If the L.H. surge is present, ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.These ovulation tests detect the L.H. surge by measuring the amount of L.H. in urine.How accurate is this test?This test is greater than 99% accurate in laboratory testing.Once I receive a positive result, when is the best time to have intercourse?Ovulation usually follows the start of the L.H. surge within 24-48 hours. This is the time when you are at your most fertile, therefore you should have intercourse during this time. What happens if after using 5 tests I have still not detected my L.H. surge? Most women with regular cycles will detect their L.H. Surge in 5 days or under and so 5 tests are sufficient, however, if you have irregular cycles you may need to test for longer and may require additional ovulation tests to detect your L.H. SurgeI have recently come off the contraceptive pill will this affect my result?As the pill disrupts your natural hormone balance it may take a few months for your periods to return to normal. You may want to wait until you have had 2 normal periods before starting to use this ovulation test. Please be aware that pregnancy and breast feeding could affect the results of this test.Will alcohol or other common medications affect the results of this test? No, but you should consult your doctor if you are taking any hormonal treatments.

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How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is...... more

How does a home ovulation test work?When a woman is about to ovulate, her body releases a large amount of a hormone called L.H. (Luteinising Hormone). L.H. is always present in your urine but the levels increase (surge) in the middle of your cycle, causing you to release an egg from the ovary, this process is called ovulation. If the L.H. surge is present, ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24 to 48 hours.These ovulation tests detect the L.H. surge by measuring the amount of L.H. in urine.How accurate is this test?This test is greater than 99% accurate in laboratory testing.Once I receive a positive result, when is the best time to have intercourse?Ovulation usually follows the start of the L.H. surge within 24-48 hours. This is the time when you are at your most fertile, therefore you should have intercourse during this time. What happens if after using 5 tests I have still not detected my L.H. surge? Most women with regular cycles will detect their L.H. Surge in 5 days or under and so 5 tests are sufficient, however, if you have irregular cycles you may need to test for longer and may require additional ovulation tests to detect your L.H. SurgeI have recently come off the contraceptive pill will this affect my result?As the pill disrupts your natural hormone balance it may take a few months for your periods to return to normal. You may want to wait until you have had 2 normal periods before starting to use this ovulation test. Please be aware that pregnancy and breast feeding could affect the results of this test.Will alcohol or other common medications affect the results of this test? No, but you should consult your doctor if you are taking any hormonal treatments.

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Canesten Thrush Cream relieves irritation of the vulva (vulvitis), which is caused by thrush (candidiasis). Although Canesten Thrush Cream provides relief from...... more

Canesten Thrush Cream relieves irritation of the vulva (vulvitis), which is caused by thrush (candidiasis). Although Canesten Thrush Cream provides relief from the external irritation caused by vaginal thrush, it cannot treat any internal cause of the infection. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a treatment for this. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor. Thrush is a common infection that most women suffer from at some time in their lives. Thrush is caused by a yeast called candida which lives harmlessly in the vagina and other parts of the body. However, the natural balance that keeps candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing. If the level of yeast increases, it can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms; persistent burning itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, talk to your doctor before using any treatment. Do not use the cream if you have had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient clotrixazole before. See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use Canesten Thrush Cream if you have any of the following symptoms: Irregular Vaginal Bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva Lower abdominal pain Pain or difficulty in passing urine Fever or chills Feeling sick or vomiting Diarrhoea A foul smelling discharge from the vagina This is because Caneston Thrush Cream may not be the right treatment for you. If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor.

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