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Information on women's health conditions and gynaecology treatments

The effects of stress on the female body

Stress can really effect our mood, relationships and bodies. A lot of stress over a long period of time can physically effect the female...

Pelvic pain

Pelvic pain, or pain in your lower abdomen can come on suddenly and intensely, or be persistent over months. Symptoms of pelvic pain...

Bartholin gland cysts

Women have a bartholin gland on each side of the opening of the vagina. The small glands release fluid to help lubricate the vagina. If...

Skin conditions affecting the vulva

The vulva is the external genitals of a woman, and contains the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and bartholin glands. The main skin...

What causes cervical cancer?

The cervix joins the top of the vagina to the lower part of the uterus (womb). Your body is made up of cells and new ones are produced to...

Bleeding between periods

The medical term for bleeding between periods is metrorrhagia. It is also known as spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Any bleeding...

The importance of pelvic floor exercises

The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel, uterus and vagina in females (the bladder and bowel in men). They are located...

Urinary incontinence

Leaking urine is common in women and nothing to be embarrassed about. Types of urinary incontinence Stress incontinence This is when you...

Are my period pains normal?

Period pains are common but women and people who have periods experience them differently. It lasts for a couple days and is usually...

Are you going through the menopause?

The Menopause usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, when your body has lower hormones levels and your periods stop....

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer may not cause symptoms, which is why is is important to attend regular cervical screening examinations (smear tests)....

Bleeding after the menopause

Menopause is when your periods stop due to low hormones and usually happens in women over the age of 45, unless you have had a...

Everything you need to know about Fibroids

Fibroid Awareness Month: July Fibroids are non-cancerous growths on or in the muscle layer of the uterus (womb). They can grow are...

The female reproductive system

The female reproductive system is made up of 5 organs The female reproductive system includes the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes...

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids are fairly common and mainly affect women between the ages of 16 - 50. Fibroids are non cancerous growths and mainly affect...

Signs and symptoms of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is where tissue which acts in a similar way to the tissue in the uterus grows in other places of the body such as the...

The information about conditions and treatments in these articles is generic and is not intended to be for medical diagnosis. Your medical professional will discuss your condition, diagnosis and treatment options to you based on your individual circumstance.