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Abnormal vaginal bleeding

What is abnormal vaginal bleeding? Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes intermenstrual bleeding, postcoital bleeding, and postmenopausal bleeding. These are symptoms, not...

Abnormal vaginal discharge

Vaginal discharge is a fluid that comes out of your vagina. It is normally clear or white....

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....

Long-acting contraceptives

What is a long-acting contraceptive? Long-acting contraceptives are birth-control devices that stay in your body for a long time (from...

Mastitis and breast abscess

What is mastitis and breast abscess? Mastitis is swelling in the breast. Most times, it is caused by an infection....

Medical termination of pregnancy

What is medical termination? A medical termination uses medication to end a pregnancy. It is safe and effective for pregnancies...

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...

Ovarian masses (Cysts)

What is an ovarian mass? Ovarian masses (cysts) are fluid-filled sacs that appear in the ovary. The most common types...

Pelvic inflammatory disease

What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease is a bacterial infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. This...

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...

Pre-pregnancy planning for women with diabetes

What is pre-pregnancy planning? If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and can become pregnant, it is important...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and psychological symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. They happen...

Short-acting contraceptives

What is a short-acting contraceptive? Short-acting contraceptives prevent pregnancies but are either single use or only last for a short...

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,...

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