The female body is always changing and will experience a number of stages – from periods, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. And through this journey, a variety of health conditions can affect a woman's body and reproductive organs, such as fibroids and endometriosis.
Our specialists offer advice on how to treat and manage these conditions, as well as risk factors and prevention tips.
Bleeding or spotting between periods is also known as intermenstrual bleeding.
Read moreThe menopause is a natural process that marks the time in your life when you stop menstruating.
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Read moreMenopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop working completely.
Read moreMenopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.
Read moreBleeding after sex is not normal. If you experience bleeding after sex, you should see your GP to find out the cause.
Read moreEndometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
Read moreMr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains what a hysteroscopy is and why you might have the procedure.
View videoSweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.
Read moreMost people will experience feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives.
Read morePeriod pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common symptom in women during their reproductive years.
Read moreIt’s normal to lose some hair every day.
Read moreIt can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.
Read moreOvarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow on the ovaries, and are very common in women before menopause.
Read moreThe second most common cause of death in UK adults is coronary heart disease.
Read moreEndometriosis is a common condition affecting one in 10 women in the UK.
Read moreNipple discharge refers to fluid that leaks out of the nipple when you are not breastfeeding.
Read moreSmall and simple changes to your lifestyle can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier.
Read moreWhen most individuals discover a lump in their breast tissue, the biggest concern is usually that it could be breast cancer.
Read moreGestational diabetes refers to the presence of diabetes — high blood sugar levels due to insulin problems — during pregnancy.
Read moreIf you have received an abnormal cervical screening result you may be feeling anxious or have questions.
Read moreRegular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.
Read moreMenopause affects both your physical and mental health, which can lead to a reduced sex drive (libido).
Read moreAn adult woman’s menstrual cycle can range in length from 24 to 38 days and in teenage girls it can last even longer.
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