Women's Health

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

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

Periods happen as part of the natural menstrual cycle. They usually happen every month. It is normal...

What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement is swelling of the breast. It may happen when you start breastfeeding and can...

What is chronic pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6...

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...

What is a heavy period? Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life....

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

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

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

What is menopause? Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....

What is nipple pain (sore, tender or damaged nipples)? Nipple pain is common in the early days of breastfeeding. It...

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

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

What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more pelvic organs bulge into the vagina. This...

What is period pain? Dysmenorrhoea means a painful period, or period pain. It is common but often under-diagnosed or treated....

What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) ? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. It often affects young...

What is postmenopausal bleeding? Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten...

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

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

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

What is thrush (vulvovaginal candidiasis)? Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth...

What is a vaginal pessary? A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is...

What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is long lasting pain of the vulva without an obvious cause. It can include burning, stinging,...