Women's Health

What is Antenatal Care? Antenatal care is care given to women while they are pregnant. It includes regular check-ups and tests. This type of care is offered to all pregnant women. There are different types of antenatal care. The type recommended for you will depend on your health, previous birth experiences...

What is heavy menstrual bleeding? Heavy periods mean you bleed a lot during your normal menstrual cycle. They are common and affect many women. Most people lose 2 to 3 tablespoons of blood. Losing more than 5 tablespoons is a heavy period.   You may have a heavy period if:...

What is Postmenopausal Bleeding? Post-menopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. You are in menopause for 12 months after your last period ends. Vaginal bleeding after menopause is not normal. There can be many reasons it is happening and some can be serious. Early detection...

What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS, is the physical and emotional changes some girls and women feel before their period. Some common signs of PMS may be: Cramps Feeling low or irritible Bloating (a swollen tummy) Back or breast pain Fatigue Headache Weight gain and...

What is Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding? Abnormal vaginal bleeding is bleeding that happens outside of your regular period, bleeding after sex, or after you’ve gone through menopause (when your periods have stopped for good). There are many reasons someone might have abnormal vaginal bleeding. It can happen because of changes in...

What is Menopause? Menopause is when a woman’s period ends due to hormone changes. Women experience menopause at around 50 years of age. Every woman will experience menopause in a different way. Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats and trouble sleeping.   Perimenopause refers to the time when your...

What is Postnatal Care?   The postnatal period is often seen as the first eight weeks after having a baby. This is the time your body is still dealing with any side effects of the birth. It also covers the time spent getting used to having a new baby. Being...

What is polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)? Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is a health issue that causes high levels of male hormones in women It also causes ovaries to grow bigger and form cysts on them. If you have PMOS, you may be at greater risk of certain health...

What is antenatal screening? A fetal anomaly, sometimes called a birth defect, is when there is a change to part of the body of the foetus. Such a change may increase the chance of stillbirth. It may also cause problems with your child’s health, development and quality of life. Many...

What is endometriosis?   Endometriosis is a health problem that affects women. It happens when tissue like the lining of the uterus grows in other places, usually in the pelvis and around the reproductive organs. It affects women differently. Symptoms are often related to the location of your endometriosis. Pelvic...