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Fewer periods, The link between erectile dysfunction and the heart

James explores how contraception can lead to fewer periods, and the link between erectile dysfunction and the heart.

It鈥檚 time to talk about periods and contraception. Different birth control options alter the menstrual cycle. Journalist Nicola Davis tells me about her decade without periods and our resident GP Margaret McCartney and sexual health doctor Julia Bailey discuss the evidence and what you need to know.

We鈥檝e also got vaccination expert Adam Finn to discuss the slowdown in young people getting the Covid-19 jab and cardiologist Rohin Francis explores the link between erectile dysfunction and the heart.

PRESENTER: James Gallagher
PRODUCER: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Beth Eastwood

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28 minutes

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  • Tue 27 Jul 2021 21:00
  • Wed 28 Jul 2021 15:30

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