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Women and MS

Women are three times as likely to get MS than men.

MS has different implications for women, in terms of periods, the menopause and having children.

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Pregnancy and birth

Having MS shouldn't stop you from having a baby, but planning becomes more important.

Pregnancy and birth
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Women, sex and MS

MS might have an impact on your sex drive or cause problems achieving orgasm. But there are ways around it.

More about sex and MS for women
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Menopause and MS

The menopause is a time of hormonal upheaval for many women. Find out how it can affect MS symptoms and read the latest research.

Read about menopause and MS
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Find support near you

We can't meet face-to-face right now. But there's still lots of ways to connect with people near you who understand what life's like with MS. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes. Put in your postcode to find out what's near you.

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Helpful resources

From symptoms and treatments to accessing care and support, our booklets and factsheets are packed full of information and tips on living well with MS.

You can download them from our website or order copies from our online shop.

Browse our publications