Women's Health

What is a short-acting contraceptive? Short-acting contraceptives prevent pregnancies but are either single use or only last for a short time. The two main types of short-acting contraceptives are hormonal or barrier method. Hormonal contraceptives contain synthetic hormones that prevent pregnancy. These hormones are called oestrogens and progestogens. They copy...

What is it factor V leiden? Factor V Leiden is a gene mutation. It can increase your chance of developing an abnormal blood clot. Normally, blood clots form to stop bleeding from a cut. But, factor V Leiden can cause clots to form when they aren’t needed. Abnormal blood clots...