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Information on women's health conditions and gynaecology treatments

Everything to know about gynaecological cancers

The four main types of gynaecological cancers are: Cervical cancer Ovarian cancer Uterine, or womb cancer Vaginal and vulval cancer...

Managing heavy periods

You may heavy periods (also called menorrhagia) if you: Need to change your pad or tampon every couple of hours. Need to use 2 types of...

How is Ovarian Cancer treated?

Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries. Symptoms include: Bloating Lack of appetite Feeling full quickly Needing to urinate more often...

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

PMDD is a more severe form of PMS. Whilst most people who have periods experience headaches, fatigue, bloating and changes in appetite,...

Laser rejuvenation treatment for painful intercourse

As women reach menopause, Oestrogen levels fall, which can result in dryness and thinning of the vagina and cause painful intercourse....

What does Gynaecology mean?

Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that deals with conditions affecting the female reproductive system. A Gynaecologist diagnoses and...

Diagnosing and treating cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer anywhere in the cervix, the opening between the vagina and uterus (womb). The HPV virus causes most cancers of...

Managing and treating PMS

Pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term given to the symptoms experienced in the lead up to a woman's period due to the changes in...

What is a Hysteroscopy?

A hysteroscopy is a type of minimal access surgery used to examine the inside of the uterus (womb), carried out under local anaesthetic....

What is a Laparoscopy?

A laparoscopy is a keyhole surgery or minimal access surgery, to examine your womb (uterus), fallopian tubes and ovaries. It is used to...

What is a colposcopy?

A colposcopy is a test to an examine the cervix. It’s a routine and painless procedure, usually done if you had a cervical screening test...

Stages and grading of gynaecological cancer

Stages of cancer The stage of cancer describes the size of the cancer and how far it has spread. Cancer cells grow in an uncontrolled way...

All about Uterus (Womb) Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the uterus? The uterus, also know as the womb, is the space a baby grows in during...

All about Ovarian Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What are the ovaries? The ovaries produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone and make...

All about Cervical Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the cervix? The cervix is the neck of the uterus and connect the uterus to the vagina....

Vaginal and Vulva Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the vagina and vulva? The vagina is the tube that connect the vulva to the cervix. The...

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...

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.