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Delaying Your Period: The Safest Methods

Delaying Your Period: The Safest Methods

Updated: 28/07/2023

Periods can happen at the most inconvenient times, but delaying your period can be safe and effective using the right methods. Here’s how.

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How to Prevent Jet Lag with Melatonin

How to Prevent Jet Lag with Melatonin

Updated: 20/11/2024

This comprehensive guide provides scientifically backed answers to key questions about using melatonin to prevent jet lag and adjust to new time zones.

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5 min read
Video Guide: Melatonin (Jet Lag Treatment)

Video Guide: Melatonin (Jet Lag Treatment)

Updated: 22/05/2024

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that affects sleep quality. Our patient care expert explains how Melatonin tablets can safely and reliably reset the body's internal clock after travelling, reducing jet lag symptoms to ensure a peaceful night's sleep.

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Video Guide: Aciclovir (Cold Sores Treatment)

Video Guide: Aciclovir (Cold Sores Treatment)

Updated: 22/05/2024

Watch our patient care expert explain how to treat cold sores quickly and reliably using Aciclovir - an antiviral medication that stops the replication of the HSV-1 virus that causes cold sores!

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Video Guide: Cialis (36-Hour Erectile Dysfunction Treatment)

Video Guide: Cialis (36-Hour Erectile Dysfunction Treatment)

Updated: 22/05/2024

Cialis is a popular erectile dysfunction treatment that can remain effective in the body for up to 36 hours. Learn what makes Cialis effective and the science behind how it enhances blood flow with insights from our patient care expert!

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Video Guide: How To Avoid Jet Lag

Video Guide: How To Avoid Jet Lag

Updated: 21/05/2024

Discover the most effective ways to minimise the symptoms of jet lag based on the latest scientific insights and get practical advice on jet lag treatment in this video from our patient care expert!

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Video Guide: The 5 Stages of Genital Herpes, Explained

Video Guide: The 5 Stages of Genital Herpes, Explained

Updated: 21/05/2024

HSV-2 (the virus that causes genital herpes) affects the body in various ways during the five stages of a genital herpes outbreak. Find out more about each stage and which genital herpes treatments can help in this explainer video from our patient care expert.

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Video Guide: Norethisterone (Period Delay Treatment)

Video Guide: Norethisterone (Period Delay Treatment)

Updated: 21/05/2024

Norethisterone is a safe and clinically proven period delay treatment that emulates natural hormones in the body. Discover how it works and key things to consider before taking it in this expert video guide from our patient care specialist!

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Video Guide: Finasteride (Hair Loss Tablets)

Video Guide: Finasteride (Hair Loss Tablets)

Updated: 17/05/2024

Finasteride is a popular oral hair loss tablet that targets the hormonal root causes of hair fall, reversing hair thinning. Discover how it works and what to consider before taking it in this video from our patient care expert!

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Video Guide: Sildenafil (Generic Viagra) ED Treatment

Video Guide: Sildenafil (Generic Viagra) ED Treatment

Updated: 17/05/2024

Sildenafil is medically identical to Viagra but is available for a cheaper price as it is a generic erectile dysfunction medication. Learn how Sildenafil treats erectile dysfunction by enhancing blood flow in the intimate area from our patient care expert in this video guide!

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