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Lynn Stephen
Content developer
MA (Hons)
Lynn joined Patient in 2023 and her role includes checking all the professional leaflets, patient information leaflets and medicine leaflets, to ensure consistency of spelling, grammar, reference material and brand style, working with the medical authors and clinical director to coordinate the authoring and peer reviewing of the leaflets.
Lynn also helps update our feature content and creates all of our email newsletters.
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Perimenopause means ‘around menopause’. It is the time when your body starts to move towards menopause, which is when your periods stop. During perimenopause, your hormone levels go up and down, which can make your periods more erratic. We look at why this happens - and what you can expect your menstrual cycle to be like during perimenopause.
Is it too early to start taking hay fever tablets? Experts reveal that these work best when started ahead of hay fever season - before the symptoms irritate 1 in 5 of us in spring and summer. Hay fever tablets are a popular fast-acting treatment option for immediate relief. We explore how they can also be used as a preventative measure before the weather warms, the flowers bloom, and hay fever season kicks in.
Most of us know the importance of looking after our teeth. Twice daily brushing, flossing, and good dental hygiene can help to keep our smile fresh, with little need for expensive dental work. But did you know that tooth issues can also indicate issues in the rest of the body?
As we battle through the final stretches of winter, many of us are eyeing our coats and scarves with disdain and fantasising about sunnier days to come. This applies doubly so to people with eczema - many of whom find their symptoms peak in winter and recede with the onset of spring.
Pancake Day is upon us - are you dreaming of hearty, thick and fluffy American stacks? Or is delicate, light and French more your style? No matter your preference, there's no need to miss out if you have fitness goals to keep or health conditions to manage. You'll flip over these five tasty and healthy pancake recipes.
