Women's Health
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
What is abnormal vaginal bleeding? Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes intermenstrual bleeding, postcoital bleeding, and postmenopausal bleeding. These are symptoms, not...
Absent periods (Amenorrhoea)
Periods happen as part of the natural menstrual cycle. They usually happen every month. It is normal...
Breast engorgement
What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement is swelling of the breast. It may happen when you start breastfeeding and can...
Chronic pelvic pain
What is chronic pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6...
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...
Heavy menstrual bleeding
What is a heavy period? Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life....
Mastitis and breast abscess
What is mastitis and breast abscess? Mastitis is swelling in the breast. Most times, it is caused by an infection....
Menopause
What is menopause? Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....
Nipple pain (sore tender or damaged nipples)
What is nipple pain (sore, tender or damaged nipples)? Nipple pain is common in the early days of breastfeeding. It...
Pelvic organ prolapse
What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more pelvic organs bulge into the vagina. This...
Period pain (Dysmennorrhea)
What is period pain? Dysmenorrhoea means a painful period, or period pain. It is common but often under-diagnosed or treated....
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) ? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. It often affects young...
Postmenopausal bleeding
What is postmenopausal bleeding? Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and psychological symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. They happen...
Thrush (Vulvovaginal candidiasis)
What is thrush (vulvovaginal candidiasis)? Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth...
Vaginal pessaries
What is a vaginal pessary? A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is...
Vulvodynia
What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is long lasting pain of the vulva without an obvious cause. It can include burning, stinging,...