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Women experience unique health and wellbeing needs throughout their lives - such as periods, pregnancy, menopause, and hormonal changes - that can affect both their physical and mental health.
Taking care of women's health properly helps individuals feel better, live longer, and stay active in their families, workplaces, and communities.
Issues like periods, contraception, pregnancy, fertility, and menopause aren’t just "women’s issues", they’re key aspects of overall health. Without the right support, these can impact energy levels, confidence, and quality of life. Access to good care brings more choice, less stress, and healthier lives.
While we use the term "women", we recognise that trans men, non-binary, intersex, and gender-expansive people may also find this information relevant and helpful.
Local Support
WellAware
Women experience different health and wellbeing issues during their lives.
On the WellAware website you will find reliable information, self-help advice, and signposting to services and support in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Women's health podcast
Cfm, in partnership with the Integrated Health Board, has launched Real Women Talk Health, a six-part podcast offering clear, jargon-free advice on women’s health.
Each short episode tackles a different subject – menopause, periods, cervical screening, contraception, pelvic health and sexual health – and features local clinicians having open, informative conversations.