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Women's health
Breast problems
Whatever your age, whatever your experiences, whatever you do, your health as a woman should be the most important thing to you.
Breast problems
Common breast problems include breast lumps, pain, and nipple changes. Most changes are not serious or cancerous, but it is always smart to get any new or unusual sign checked by a doctor.
Cervix and uterus problems
Cervix and uterus problems range from common infections to benign growths and cancers. Key indicators to watch for include abnormal bleeding (between periods or after menopause), pelvic pain, unusual discharge, and discomfort during intercourse.
Contraception
There are many contraception options available, including pills, patches, implants, injections, intrauterine devices (IUDs), condoms, and natural methods. Each has its own pros and cons, and the best choice depends on your health, lifestyle, and preferences.
- Condom
- Condoms for women
- Contraception after having a baby
- Contraception barrier methods
- Contraception for women over 40
- Contraception methods
- Contraceptive hormone pills, patches and rings
- Contraceptive implant
- Contraceptive injection
- Contraceptive patch
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Diaphragms and caps
- Emergency contraception
- Epilepsy and contraception
- Female sterilisation
- Intrauterine contraceptive device
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine device
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives
- Migraine and combined hormonal contraception
- Natural family planning methods
- Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
- Sterilisation
- The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill
- Vasectomy
Gynaecological cancer
Gynaecological cancers are diseases where cells in the female reproductive organs—the womb, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva—grow abnormally and out of control. Read about the signs, screening, diagnosis and treatments available.
Menopause and HRT
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause when hormone levels fluctuate. Menopause is a specific point in time when a person has gone 12 consecutive months without a period, meaning they can no longer get pregnant.
Ovarian conditions
Ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions can affect hormones and fertility. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.
Periods and period problems
Period problems—like severe pain, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, or missed periods—are common but often signal underlying health issues like endometriosis, PCOS, or fibroids.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings exciting but sometimes worrying changes. Learn what to expect, from early symptoms to antenatal care and preparing for birth.
- 8-Week Healthy Pregnancy Course
- Abortion
- Amniocentesis
- Assisted delivery
- Caesarean section
- Cardiotocography
- Cervical insufficiency and suture
- Chickenpox contact in pregnancy
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Common side-effects of pregnancy
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy
- Down's syndrome screening
- Early pregnancy signs and symptoms
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Epilepsy and planning pregnancy
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Fetal anticonvulsant syndrome
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
- Indigestion and acid reflux in pregnancy
- Labour
- Left lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Listeria
- Mastitis and breast abscess
- Miscarriage and bleeding in early pregnancy
- Molar pregnancy
- Multiple pregnancy
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
- Newborn bloodspot test
- Newborn hearing test
- Newborn physical examinations
- Newborn screening test
- Obstetric cholestasis
- Pain relief in labour
- Planning to become pregnant
- Postnatal depression
- Postpartum endometritis
- Postpartum psychosis
- Pre-eclampsia
- Pregnancy and physical activity
- Pregnancy and smoking
- Pregnancy complications
- Pregnancy screening tests
- Premature babies
- Premature labour
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Right lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Rubella and pregnancy
- Spina bifida
- Strep B in pregnancy
- Urine infection in pregnancy
- Varicose veins
Urinary problems in women
Frequent urination, pain or leakage can affect women of any age. Learn about common urinary issues and the treatments that offer relief.
Vaginal and vulval problems
Vaginal and vulval problems—such as itching, unusual discharge, or pain—can stem from many causes, including yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), skin conditions like eczema or lichen sclerosus, or hormonal changes.
Women's sexual health
Women’s sexual health changes over time. Learn about conditions like vaginal dryness, pain during sex, and how to seek discreet help.