Plain-language guides to periods, cycle tracking, symptoms, fertility, pregnancy, life after a birth and menopause from the Ruva team, each with its sources.https://myruva.coen-gbSat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://myruva.co/learn/period-tracker-privacy-what-to-checkhttps://myruva.co/learn/period-tracker-privacy-what-to-checkA simple checklist for period tracker privacy: storage, sharing, analytics, deletion, phone access, and the questions to ask Ruva.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGetting startedhttps://myruva.co/learn/late-or-forgotten-ring-patch-or-injectionhttps://myruva.co/learn/late-or-forgotten-ring-patch-or-injectionWhat to do if your ring came out, your patch came off or your injection is late, why it matters when, and when to ask about emergency contraception.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/difficult-birth-and-birth-traumahttps://myruva.co/learn/difficult-birth-and-birth-traumaCommon reactions after a frightening birth, how lasting distress differs from baby blues, what talking services offer, and which treatments help.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/after-a-miscarriage-recovery-first-period-and-trying-againhttps://myruva.co/learn/after-a-miscarriage-recovery-first-period-and-trying-againHow bleeding settles after an early miscarriage, when your period may return, contraception, and what UK and US sources say about trying again.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-on-hormonal-contraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-on-hormonal-contraceptionWhy the bleed in a pill, patch or ring break differs from a period, what each method tends to do to bleeding, and what a clinician checks first.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/breast-pain-and-benign-breast-changeshttps://myruva.co/learn/breast-pain-and-benign-breast-changesWhy breasts get sore before a period or on hormones, what cysts and fibroadenomas are, what helps, and which changes still need checking.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/seeing-a-doctor-as-a-teen-periods-contraception-and-confidentialityhttps://myruva.co/learn/seeing-a-doctor-as-a-teen-periods-contraception-and-confidentialityWhen a period problem is worth an appointment, where to go, what a first visit involves and how confidentiality works for teens in the UK and US.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/going-past-your-due-date-and-inductionhttps://myruva.co/learn/going-past-your-due-date-and-inductionWhat going past 40 weeks means, when induction is offered in the UK and US, how it's done, how it can feel and what you can choose.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/home-pregnancy-tests-when-and-howhttps://myruva.co/learn/home-pregnancy-tests-when-and-howWhen a home test gives a reliable answer, how to get a clear result, what a faint line or negative result can mean, and when to get help.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/infections-in-pregnancy-including-group-b-strephttps://myruva.co/learn/infections-in-pregnancy-including-group-b-strepHow group B strep testing differs between the UK and US, signs of infection in a newborn, and which infections to tell your midwife about early.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/safer-sleep-for-your-babyhttps://myruva.co/learn/safer-sleep-for-your-babyHow to set up every sleep to lower the risk of SIDS, what UK and US advice says about bed sharing, and when to get help fast.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/starting-hrt-the-first-monthshttps://myruva.co/learn/starting-hrt-the-first-monthsWhich side effects and bleeding are common early on HRT, what the 3-month review is for, and which bleeding to get checked sooner.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/stillbirth-and-later-pregnancy-losshttps://myruva.co/learn/stillbirth-and-later-pregnancy-lossWhen a baby dies later in pregnancy: the birth, time with your baby, tests, your body afterwards, paperwork, grief and where to find support.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vaginal-discharge-through-the-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/vaginal-discharge-through-the-cycleHow discharge shifts through the cycle, in pregnancy, after birth and later in life, and which changes in smell, colour or feel are worth a check.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/weight-and-body-changes-in-perimenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/weight-and-body-changes-in-perimenopauseWhy your middle can change in perimenopause, what's known about HRT and weight, and why strength and steady eating help more than strict diets.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/periods-after-having-a-babyhttps://myruva.co/learn/periods-after-having-a-babyWhen periods tend to return after a birth, how feeding changes the timing, telling lochia from a period, and why pregnancy can come first.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/adenomyosishttps://myruva.co/learn/adenomyosisHow adenomyosis affects the womb, what scans can show, and the treatment choices for pain and heavy bleeding. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/postpartum-warning-signshttps://myruva.co/learn/postpartum-warning-signsWhen bleeding, fever, chest pain, headaches or changes in mental health after birth need urgent or emergency care. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/first-weeks-of-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/first-weeks-of-pregnancyHow to arrange your pregnancy care, get ready for your first appointment, and get help with early symptoms. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/alcohol-smoking-and-caffeine-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/alcohol-smoking-and-caffeine-in-pregnancyClear advice on alcohol, smoking, vaping and caffeine, with practical support and how UK and US guidance differs. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/alcohol-smoking-and-vapinghttps://myruva.co/learn/alcohol-smoking-and-vapingCurrent UK and US advice on alcohol, the link with breast cancer, how vaping advice differs, and where to get help to cut down or quit.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/antenatal-care-by-regionhttps://myruva.co/learn/antenatal-care-by-regionCompare NHS appointments, US prenatal care planned around you and WHO contacts, with ways to plan visits and get help in between.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/autoimmune-conditions-and-sex-differenceshttps://myruva.co/learn/autoimmune-conditions-and-sex-differencesWhy many autoimmune diseases affect more women, how lupus, thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis differ, and planning a pregnancy.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/baby-blues-postnatal-depression-and-psychosishttps://myruva.co/learn/baby-blues-postnatal-depression-and-psychosisHow baby blues, depression and psychosis differ after a birth, with clear ways to get treatment and urgent support. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/bacterial-vaginosishttps://myruva.co/learn/bacterial-vaginosisChanges in discharge, treatment and BV coming back, including advice in pregnancy and changing advice on treating partners.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-after-menopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-after-menopauseWhy even a little bleeding after menopause needs checking, what the checks may involve, and how HRT changes things. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-disorders-and-heavy-periodshttps://myruva.co/learn/bleeding-disorders-and-heavy-periodsWhen heavy periods may point to a clotting problem, which other signs matter, and how to ask about specialist tests. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/bone-healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/bone-healthHow food, movement and hormones affect your bones, what osteoporosis is, and when it’s worth asking about a bone density scan.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/breast-awareness-and-screeninghttps://myruva.co/learn/breast-awareness-and-screeningKnow which breast changes to get checked, how UK and US screening plans differ, and what dense breasts and family history mean.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/breastfeeding-problemshttps://myruva.co/learn/breastfeeding-problemsHelp with painful feeds, swollen breasts, mastitis and tongue-tie, and when to check medicines with a pharmacist. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/cervical-screeninghttps://myruva.co/learn/cervical-screeningWhat screening checks, the latest England and US timings, testing yourself at home, and ways to make an appointment easier.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/iud-and-iushttps://myruva.co/learn/iud-and-iusCompare copper and hormonal coils, how they are fitted, how long they last, bleeding changes and when to get the threads checked.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/common-pregnancy-discomfortshttps://myruva.co/learn/common-pregnancy-discomfortsPractical help for heartburn, constipation, piles, aches, cramps, swelling and sleep, and signs that you need care soon.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/stis-symptoms-and-treatmenthttps://myruva.co/learn/stis-symptoms-and-treatmentA plain guide to common STI symptoms and types of treatment, including infections with no symptoms and pelvic pain that needs urgent care.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/condoms-and-other-barrier-methodshttps://myruva.co/learn/condoms-and-other-barrier-methodsHow external and internal condoms, diaphragms and caps work, with practical advice on lubricant, latex and where to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/consent-and-healthy-relationshipshttps://myruva.co/learn/consent-and-healthy-relationshipsWhat freely given consent looks like, how control can affect choices about sex and pregnancy, and how to find support safely.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-after-birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-after-birthWhen fertility can come back, contraception options while breastfeeding, and the rules for using breastfeeding as contraception.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-in-perimenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-in-perimenopauseYou can still get pregnant in perimenopause. Compare UK and US advice on stopping, choosing a method and using it with HRT.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-methods-comparedhttps://myruva.co/learn/contraception-methods-comparedCompare hormones, how well each method works and STI protection, with UK and US figures kept separate. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/utis-and-cystitishttps://myruva.co/learn/utis-and-cystitisSpot possible signs of a UTI, find the right care, and understand the warning signs of a kidney infection and what helps prevent UTIs.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/nutrition-basicshttps://myruva.co/learn/nutrition-basicsA practical guide to food groups, fibre, iron and calcium, and how current UK and US advice differs. You can balance food groups over a day or a week.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/ectopic-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/ectopic-pregnancySymptoms that need urgent care, how ectopic pregnancy is checked and treated, and support with recovery and future pregnancy.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/emergency-contraception-optionshttps://myruva.co/learn/emergency-contraception-optionsCompare the copper IUD and emergency pills, when to get help, how medicines can affect them, and when to test for pregnancy.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/endometriosis-diagnosis-and-treatmenthttps://myruva.co/learn/endometriosis-diagnosis-and-treatmentWhat examinations, scans and keyhole surgery can tell you, how treatment is chosen, and where fertility care fits in. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/feeding-your-baby-breast-formula-or-bothhttps://myruva.co/learn/feeding-your-baby-breast-formula-or-bothPractical support for breastfeeding, formula and mixed feeding, with safe preparation and UK and US advice on vitamin D.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/fertility-and-agehttps://myruva.co/learn/fertility-and-ageHow age affects eggs and sperm, what fertility figures can tell you, and why egg freezing can’t promise a future pregnancy.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/fibroidshttps://myruva.co/learn/fibroidsWhat fibroids can cause, how treatment is chosen, and what to talk about when it comes to pregnancy and menopause. Fibroids often shrink after menopause.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/food-safety-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/food-safety-in-pregnancyWhich foods need care, why preparing them properly matters, and how UK and US advice differs for cheese, meat, eggs and fish.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/gestational-diabeteshttps://myruva.co/learn/gestational-diabetesWho is offered a test, how gestational diabetes is managed, and the follow-up checks to arrange after the birth. Gestational diabetes often has no symptoms.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/returning-to-exercise-after-birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/returning-to-exercise-after-birthHow to get moving again slowly, with advice on pelvic floor recovery, a gap in the tummy muscles and getting back to running.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/preconception-healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/preconception-healthFolic acid, vaccines, medicines and everyday health: what to check before pregnancy, with UK and US advice explained. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/heart-health-and-menopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/heart-health-and-menopauseHow heart risk changes around menopause, which checks to ask about, and why HRT is a separate decision from preventing heart disease.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/heart-healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/heart-healthSpot the warning signs of a heart attack, understand risks linked to past pregnancies, and know when to call for emergency help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/high-prolactin-hyperprolactinaemiahttps://myruva.co/learn/high-prolactin-hyperprolactinaemiaWhat high prolactin can mean for your periods, why medicines matter, and which headache or eyesight changes need urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/hiv-prevention-prep-and-pephttps://myruva.co/learn/hiv-prevention-prep-and-pepTesting, what undetectable means, ongoing protection with PrEP, and urgent help if you may have been exposed to HIV. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/hormone-blood-tests-explainedhttps://myruva.co/learn/hormone-blood-tests-explainedWhat common hormone tests look for, why timing matters, and why an AMH result can’t forecast your future fertility. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/how-pcos-is-diagnosedhttps://myruva.co/learn/how-pcos-is-diagnosedHow symptoms, blood tests and scans fit together to diagnose PCOS, and why the checks are different for teenagers. No single test can diagnose PCOS.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/hpv-and-the-hpv-vaccinehttps://myruva.co/learn/hpv-and-the-hpv-vaccineHow HPV spreads, what the vaccine prevents, and how vaccine programmes differ between countries. Having the vaccine doesn’t replace cervical screening.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/hrt-benefits-risks-and-typeshttps://myruva.co/learn/hrt-benefits-risks-and-typesHow types of HRT and ways of taking it differ, what HRT can help with, and how UK advice on risk compares with recent US label changes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/iron-deficiency-and-anaemiahttps://myruva.co/learn/iron-deficiency-and-anaemiaHow low iron can affect you, why heavy periods matter, what blood tests check, and how food and treatment can help. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/vulval-skin-conditionshttps://myruva.co/learn/vulval-skin-conditionsHow irritation, lichen sclerosus, lichen planus and vulval pain differ, and which skin changes need an appointment. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/ivf-iui-and-egg-freezing-basicshttps://myruva.co/learn/ivf-iui-and-egg-freezing-basicsCompare the main fertility treatments, what they involve, costs and funding, donor options, and questions to ask a clinic.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/labour-signs-stages-and-when-to-callhttps://myruva.co/learn/labour-signs-stages-and-when-to-callSpot possible signs of labour, understand the stages, and know when to call your maternity team without waiting for a timing rule.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-lifestyle-food-and-movementhttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-lifestyle-food-and-movementWhat the evidence says about food and activity with PCOS, and support that respects your body, choices and situation. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/coping-with-trying-to-conceivehttps://myruva.co/learn/coping-with-trying-to-conceivePractical ways to make room for life, relationships and support while trying for a baby, without blaming yourself for stress.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/low-libido-and-changes-in-desirehttps://myruva.co/learn/low-libido-and-changes-in-desireWhy desire can change, how desire can grow once things start, and when to ask about medicines, pain or other worries. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/managing-pms-and-pmddhttps://myruva.co/learn/managing-pms-and-pmddPractical treatment choices for PMS and PMDD, from everyday support and CBT to medicines, specialist care and crisis help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/medicines-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/medicines-in-pregnancyHow to go through your medicines with a pharmacist or doctor, including the different advice on paracetamol and acetaminophen.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/menopause-and-workhttps://myruva.co/learn/menopause-and-workPractical ways to ask for changes at work, talk about symptoms, and understand the main UK and US protections. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/mental-health-and-your-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/mental-health-and-your-cycleWhat to write down when a mental health condition you already have gets worse around your period, how to talk about it, and where to get urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/mental-health-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/mental-health-in-pregnancyDepression, anxiety and fear of giving birth: what support can look like, reviewing medicines, and where to get urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/migraine-and-hormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/migraine-and-hormonesHow periods, pregnancy and menopause can affect migraine, why aura matters for contraception, and which symptoms need urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/miscarriagehttps://myruva.co/learn/miscarriageWhat miscarriage can look like, when to get urgent help, care options, and support for you and anyone close to you. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/missed-pills-and-what-to-dohttps://myruva.co/learn/missed-pills-and-what-to-doFind the right help after a missed pill, and why your pill type, place in the pack, vomiting and diarrhoea all matter. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/movement-and-exercise-guidelineshttps://myruva.co/learn/movement-and-exercise-guidelinesWhat counts as activity, how advice on aerobic exercise and strength fits together, and how to make a start you can manage.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/fertility-awareness-methodshttps://myruva.co/learn/fertility-awareness-methodsWhat fertility awareness involves, why you need training, how well it works, and why a period app is not contraception. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/late-first-period-and-delayed-pubertyhttps://myruva.co/learn/late-first-period-and-delayed-pubertyWhen to ask about a first period that hasn’t come, why the ages for a check differ, and what a puberty check may involve.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLife stageshttps://myruva.co/learn/non-hormonal-treatments-for-menopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/non-hormonal-treatments-for-menopauseCBT, fezolinetant, elinzanetant and other options for menopause symptoms, with safety checks for medicines and cautions on herbal remedies.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/ovarian-cystshttps://myruva.co/learn/ovarian-cystsWhy ovarian cysts form, when they need watching or treating, and which kinds of pain need urgent help. Functional cysts form as part of the menstrual cycle.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/pain-during-sexhttps://myruva.co/learn/pain-during-sexPossible causes of painful sex, what a check involves, and how treatment, including pelvic physiotherapy, may help. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-treatment-optionshttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-treatment-optionsHow hormone treatments, metformin and other options fit different PCOS goals, and the limits of the evidence on inositol.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-fertility-and-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-fertility-and-pregnancyOptions if you have trouble ovulating, planning a pregnancy, and the extra checks recommended in pregnancy with PCOS. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-skin-hair-and-cycleshttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-skin-hair-and-cyclesWhy PCOS can affect periods, acne and hair growth, which treatments may help, and when to ask to be checked. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-long-term-health-and-wellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/pcos-long-term-health-and-wellbeingThe checks recommended for diabetes, heart health and the womb lining, plus support with sleep, mood and eating problems.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/perimenopause-symptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/perimenopause-symptomsHow perimenopause can affect sleep, mood, joints and your bladder, what to write down, and when to get help. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/menopause-stages-explainedhttps://myruva.co/learn/menopause-stages-explainedWhat the stages of menopause mean, how age and medical treatment affect them, and why missed periods alone can’t tell you.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/perineal-tears-and-stitcheshttps://myruva.co/learn/perineal-tears-and-stitchesA plain guide to the degrees of tear, caring for stitches, signs of infection, and getting help with pain or bowel control.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/period-products-and-period-povertyhttps://myruva.co/learn/period-products-and-period-povertyCompare pads, tampons, cups, discs and period pants, spot symptoms that need urgent care, and find help getting period products.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/birth-planning-choiceshttps://myruva.co/learn/birth-planning-choicesThink about where to give birth, pain relief, support, and decisions about induction or a caesarean, while leaving room for change.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/pre-eclampsiahttps://myruva.co/learn/pre-eclampsiaWhy blood pressure and urine checks matter, symptoms that need urgent help, and care during pregnancy and after birth. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/pregnancy-and-work-rightshttps://myruva.co/learn/pregnancy-and-work-rightsGeneral information, not legal advice: antenatal appointments, changes at work, maternity leave, pay and US protections.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/scans-and-screening-testshttps://myruva.co/learn/scans-and-screening-testsWhat scans, blood screening and diagnostic tests look for, how UK and US offers differ, and the choices you can make. Scans can’t find every health condition.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/nausea-and-hyperemesis-gravidarumhttps://myruva.co/learn/nausea-and-hyperemesis-gravidarumWhat can help with sickness in pregnancy, how severe sickness is treated, and when to get help for dehydration. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/pregnancy-warning-signshttps://myruva.co/learn/pregnancy-warning-signsWhich symptoms need emergency help, a call to your maternity team now, or advice today, with UK, US and local contacts. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/premature-ovarian-insufficiencyhttps://myruva.co/learn/premature-ovarian-insufficiencyPOI before 40: symptoms, tests, hormone treatment, bone and heart health, fertility options and emotional support. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/puberty-what-changes-and-whenhttps://myruva.co/learn/puberty-what-changes-and-whenBreast buds, growth, discharge and changing skin. What can happen before a first period, and when to ask for help. Breast buds can feel tender and grow slowly.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLife stageshttps://myruva.co/learn/caesarean-recoveryhttps://myruva.co/learn/caesarean-recoveryWound care, gentle movement, lifting and driving after a caesarean, with clear signs that you need to get help. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/recurrent-miscarriagehttps://myruva.co/learn/recurrent-miscarriageHow UK and US definitions differ, what tests may be offered, and where to find care and support after more than one loss.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/sex-and-relationships-after-birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/sex-and-relationships-after-birthGetting close again at your own pace, getting help for dryness or pain, and talking about support and contraception. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/lgbtq-inclusive-sexual-healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/lgbtq-inclusive-sexual-healthScreening, STI care and contraception based on your body and the sex you have, with practical ways to ask for inclusive care.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/skin-and-hair-changes-and-hormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/skin-and-hair-changes-and-hormonesAcne, darker patches in pregnancy, and hair shedding or thinning: what can change, what may help, and when to get care. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/sleep-and-tiredness-after-birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/sleep-and-tiredness-after-birthPractical ways to share the nights and get rest, safer sleep for your baby, and when tiredness needs a medical check. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/sleep-basicshttps://myruva.co/learn/sleep-basicsHow much sleep you need, practical habits, treatment for insomnia that won’t go away, and breathing signs that need a medical check.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/sperm-healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/sperm-healthWhat affects sperm, why testosterone treatment needs a talk about fertility, and what to expect from a semen test. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/exercise-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/exercise-in-pregnancyHow to adapt exercise during pregnancy, which activities to avoid, and the warning signs that mean stop and get help. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/sterilisation-and-vasectomyhttps://myruva.co/learn/sterilisation-and-vasectomyHow permanent contraception works, what to talk about before surgery, and why a vasectomy needs a follow-up test. Neither procedure protects against STIs.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/sti-testing-what-to-expecthttps://myruva.co/learn/sti-testing-what-to-expectWhat happens at an STI appointment, how samples are taken, and how privacy, home kits and follow-up work. You can need an STI test even if you have no symptoms.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/switching-or-stopping-contraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/switching-or-stopping-contraceptionPlan a change of contraception, cover any gaps between methods, and talk about fertility returning, bleeding and symptoms.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/combined-pill-patch-and-ringhttps://myruva.co/learn/combined-pill-patch-and-ringHow combined contraception works, who may need a different option, and which symptoms need urgent care. You still need condoms for protection against STIs.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/hormones-of-the-menstrual-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/hormones-of-the-menstrual-cycleWhat oestrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH do, why cycle timing varies, and what the evidence says about cycle-syncing claims.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/implant-and-injectionhttps://myruva.co/learn/implant-and-injectionCompare how long the implant and injection last, bleeding changes, bone health and how soon fertility returns after each.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/progestogen-only-pillhttps://myruva.co/learn/progestogen-only-pillLearn about the types of mini pill, their different rules for late pills, changes to bleeding, and using it while breastfeeding.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/thyroid-and-your-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/thyroid-and-your-cycleHow thyroid conditions can affect periods, fertility and pregnancy, and why symptoms after giving birth are worth checking.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/tracking-ovulation-bbt-and-lh-testshttps://myruva.co/learn/tracking-ovulation-bbt-and-lh-testsWhat temperature charts and LH tests can tell you, where they fall short, and when to ask for help instead of tracking more.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/trying-to-conceive-when-to-get-helphttps://myruva.co/learn/trying-to-conceive-when-to-get-helpWhen to ask for fertility advice, how UK and US timings differ, and what a first fertility check may involve. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/unplanned-pregnancy-your-optionshttps://myruva.co/learn/unplanned-pregnancy-your-optionsContinuing a pregnancy, adoption or abortion: practical next steps, how access differs by place, and questions about privacy.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vaccines-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vaccines-in-pregnancyWhooping cough, flu, RSV and COVID advice by region, including recent changes and questions to ask your maternity team. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vaginal-dryness-and-gsmhttps://myruva.co/learn/vaginal-dryness-and-gsmHow menopause can affect comfort in the vagina and when you pee, what treatments can help, and when to get symptoms checked.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/thrushhttps://myruva.co/learn/thrushWhat thrush can feel like, when treatment from a pharmacy is right, and why pregnancy or thrush that keeps coming back needs a clinician.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSexual healthhttps://myruva.co/learn/vitamins-and-supplements-in-pregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vitamins-and-supplements-in-pregnancyFolic acid, vitamin D, iron and iodine: what the advice says, how it differs by country, and what to check on the label.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/vulva-and-vagina-a-plain-guidehttps://myruva.co/learn/vulva-and-vagina-a-plain-guideThe names for the outside and inside parts, how appearance varies, gentle care, and which changes are worth getting checked.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/weight-eating-and-your-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/weight-eating-and-your-cycleHow food and weight changes can affect periods, why eating problems deserve care at any size, and where to find support.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/what-is-pcoshttps://myruva.co/learn/what-is-pcosWhat PCOS means, its new name PMOS, common symptoms, and why care goes beyond periods and fertility. Having PCOS doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPCOShttps://myruva.co/learn/nice-menopause-guideline-what-it-sayshttps://myruva.co/learn/nice-menopause-guideline-what-it-saysA plain guide to NICE advice on diagnosis, CBT, the risks of HRT and fezolinetant, with the main UK and US differences. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMenopausehttps://myruva.co/learn/absent-periods-amenorrhoeahttps://myruva.co/learn/absent-periods-amenorrhoeaWhy periods can stop, when to take a pregnancy test, when to get advice, and what a clinician may check. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/red-s-low-energy-availability-and-periodshttps://myruva.co/learn/red-s-low-energy-availability-and-periodsHow not eating enough for your training can affect periods, bones and performance, and how to get support with food and rest.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHormoneshttps://myruva.co/learn/baby-movementshttps://myruva.co/learn/baby-movementsGetting to know your baby’s pattern of movements, why a change needs a call straight away, and how UK and US advice on counting differs.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPregnancyhttps://myruva.co/learn/first-weeks-after-birth-recoveryhttps://myruva.co/learn/first-weeks-after-birth-recoveryWhat to expect from bleeding, cramps, breasts and going to the toilet after birth, and when to get checked. Includes when to get help, with UK and US notes.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/pelvic-floor-after-birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/pelvic-floor-after-birthHow pelvic floor exercises can help after birth, how to do them gently, and when to ask to see a physiotherapist. Includes when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAfter a birthhttps://myruva.co/learn/pelvic-floor-at-every-agehttps://myruva.co/learn/pelvic-floor-at-every-ageLeaks, a heavy feeling and pelvic floor exercises: what to look out for, why relaxing matters, and how to ask for specialist help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWellbeinghttps://myruva.co/learn/stress-sleep-exercise-and-your-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/stress-sleep-exercise-and-your-cycleWhat the evidence says about how stress, sleep and exercise affect your cycle, what low energy availability means, and when to get a missed period checked.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/endometriosis-symptoms-and-keeping-a-symptom-diaryhttps://myruva.co/learn/endometriosis-symptoms-and-keeping-a-symptom-diaryHow to spot possible endometriosis symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to keep useful notes about pain and daily life for an appointment.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/first-periods-a-guide-for-teens-and-parentshttps://myruva.co/learn/first-periods-a-guide-for-teens-and-parentsWhat to expect from your first period, how a parent or carer can help, and when to see a GP or get urgent medical advice.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLife stageshttps://myruva.co/learn/getting-started-with-cycle-trackinghttps://myruva.co/learn/getting-started-with-cycle-trackingStart a useful cycle record with dates, a few everyday notes and room for gaps. Keep it simple so tracking never turns into one more job.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGetting startedhttps://myruva.co/learn/heavy-periods-how-much-is-too-muchhttps://myruva.co/learn/heavy-periods-how-much-is-too-muchSigns of heavy periods, possible causes, anaemia symptoms, what a GP may check, and when fast bleeding or feeling faint needs help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/how-period-trackers-predict-your-periodhttps://myruva.co/learn/how-period-trackers-predict-your-periodHow period apps turn your past dates into estimates, why they can miss, and how to read a predicted window without treating it as a promise.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGetting startedhttps://myruva.co/learn/how-long-is-a-normal-menstrual-cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/how-long-is-a-normal-menstrual-cycleHow to count your cycle, how the NHS and ACOG ranges compare, and when a short, long or changing cycle is worth raising with your GP.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/irregular-cycles-what-to-log-and-when-to-askhttps://myruva.co/learn/irregular-cycles-what-to-log-and-when-to-askHow to keep a useful record when your period dates vary, describe changes clearly and know when to get routine or urgent care.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/irregular-periods-causes-and-when-to-see-a-doctorhttps://myruva.co/learn/irregular-periods-causes-and-when-to-see-a-doctorCommon causes of irregular periods, from contraception to thyroid problems, with clear advice on when to see a GP or get urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/period-pain-whats-normalhttps://myruva.co/learn/period-pain-whats-normalSome period cramps are common, but severe pain needs care. Find out what may help, and when to see a GP or get urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/perimenopause-and-period-changeshttps://myruva.co/learn/perimenopause-and-period-changesHow periods can change in perimenopause, which bleeding to get checked, when you still need contraception, and how to get support.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLife stageshttps://myruva.co/learn/periods-after-stopping-hormonal-contraceptionhttps://myruva.co/learn/periods-after-stopping-hormonal-contraceptionWhat to expect after you stop the pill, patch, ring, implant, hormonal coil or injection, when fertility returns, and when to see a GP.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/pms-vs-pmddhttps://myruva.co/learn/pms-vs-pmddHow PMS and PMDD differ, how PMDD is diagnosed, what may help, and where to get urgent mental health support if you need it.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/preparing-notes-for-a-healthcare-appointmenthttps://myruva.co/learn/preparing-notes-for-a-healthcare-appointmentMake a short, useful note for a GP or clinic appointment: the changes you've noticed, the dates that matter and the questions you want to ask.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAppointmentshttps://myruva.co/learn/recorded-patterns-vs-predictionshttps://myruva.co/learn/recorded-patterns-vs-predictionsHow an entry, a pattern and an estimate differ, with a worked example and simple ways to read your own record without reading too much into it.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYour cyclehttps://myruva.co/learn/signs-of-ovulationhttps://myruva.co/learn/signs-of-ovulationHow cervical mucus, LH tests, temperature and ovulation pain can hint at ovulation, what each one can't tell you, and when to get help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/spotting-between-periodshttps://myruva.co/learn/spotting-between-periodsWhat spotting between periods can mean, how it differs from a period, what to tell your GP, and which symptoms need urgent help.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSymptomshttps://myruva.co/learn/what-a-fertility-window-estimate-can-and-cant-tell-youhttps://myruva.co/learn/what-a-fertility-window-estimate-can-and-cant-tell-youWhat an estimated fertile window can and can't tell you, and how it differs from a temperature reading, a test result or a prediction.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertilityhttps://myruva.co/learn/what-is-the-fertile-windowhttps://myruva.co/learn/what-is-the-fertile-windowThe fertile window includes days before ovulation. How long eggs and sperm survive, why the dates vary, and when to ask for advice.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFertility