Women's health has become one of the most profitable corners of the internet. That is not entirely a bad thing; more conversation about hormones, cycles and perimenopause is overdue. But volume is not the same as accuracy and some of the most confidently delivered advice out there is not supported by evidence.

Miscarriage is one of the most common experiences in reproductive health and one of the least talked about. Around 1 in 10 women will have at least one miscarriage in their lifetime and the true figure is likely higher, because many losses happen before a pregnancy is confirmed. Despite how common it is, most women go into it knowing very little and come out of it with questions nobody has answered.

Type "cortisol" into any search engine and within seconds you will be met with a wave of supplements, detox protocols and morning routines promising to "fix" your stress hormone. The wellness industry has turned cortisol into a villain - something to suppress or hack your way around. The reality is both more straightforward and more interesting than that and understanding what cortisol actually does is considerably more useful than buying something to block it.

Most women know that the gut affects digestion. Fewer know that it also plays a direct role in how oestrogen moves through the body and that when this process goes wrong, the knock-on effects can include worsening PMS, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, and perimenopausal symptoms. The connection between gut health and hormonal health is one of the most important and least discussed areas of women's health and the research behind it has moved considerably in the last few years.

For many women, the first signs of perimenopause have nothing to do with hot flushes. They show up as a low hum of anxiety that wasn't there before, sleep that starts fragmenting for no obvious reason, a short fuse that feels out of character or a creeping sense that something is just off. These symptoms are real, hormonal and are being missed in clinical settings at a rate that should concern all of us.

Whether you are thinking about having children soon, at some point in the future, or simply want a clearer picture of your reproductive health, understanding your fertility is one of the most valuable things you can do for your body. For many women, fertility remains something of a mystery, like a topic only raised when conception becomes a goal or when it starts to feel difficult. At HER, we believe that knowledge is something you deserve at every stage, not only when you are actively trying.

So here is what you actually need to know.

Sexual violence is one of the most widespread public health issues of our time. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime, but when we talk about its consequences, the conversation almost always centres on mental health, and rightfully so.

Creatine is becoming another holy grail for women with promises far beyond strength and muscle. Creatine has traditionally been marketed toward male athletes and body builders, yet growing research is exploring its role in women’s health. Social media often frames creatine as essential for every woman, but the science is more nuanced. Some benefits are well supported, particularly in the context of strength training. Others remain promising but inconclusive.

Every March, the world turns yellow and black, the colours of endometriosis awareness. But for the estimated 190 million people living with this condition globally, awareness isn't just a ribbon or a social media post. It is years of being told that their pain is "normal". It is consultations that lead nowhere, diagnoses deferred, and quality of life quietly eroding while waiting for answers that feel impossibly out of reach.

Most women are familiar with the emotional ups and downs, bloating, tiredness, or irritability that can show up in the week or so before a period, this constellation of symptoms is often labelled “PMS” (premenstrual syndrome). It’s so common that up to three in four women experience some symptoms before menstruation at some point in their lives.