Are endometriosis and PCOS related?
Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are common conditions that affect women of reproductive age. They may seem similar in...
top of page
Health hub
Information on women's health conditions and gynaecology treatments
Search
Laser rejuvenation treatment for painful intercourse
As women reach menopause, Oestrogen levels fall, which can result in dryness and thinning of the vagina and cause painful intercourse....
How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
If you have had a cervical screening (smear) test and abnormal cells have been found, you will be referred for a colposcopy to take a...
Why is there pain in my pelvis?
Pain in your pelvis can be sudden and severe pain in your lower abdomen or a longer-lasting chronic pain. Many people describe pelvic...
Are cysts, polyps and fibroids the same thing?
Cysts, polyps and fibroids are fairly common and often easily treated. However, whilst they may share similar symptoms such as unusual...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects woman's ovaries. What are the symptoms of PCOS? Increased levels of the...
The menstrual cycle
What is the menstrual cycle? The menstrual cycle is the time from the first day of a period through to the next period. This can vary for...
What is a colposcopy?
A colposcopy is a test to an examine the cervix. It’s a routine and painless procedure, usually done if you had a cervical screening test...
Stages and grading of gynaecological cancer
Stages of cancer The stage of cancer describes the size of the cancer and how far it has spread. Cancer cells grow in an uncontrolled way...
What does Endometriosis look like?
What is endometriosis and what does it look like? Endometriosis is a long term condition where cells similar to the cells in the uterus...
All about Uterus (Womb) Cancer
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the uterus? The uterus, also know as the womb, is the space a baby grows in during...
All about Ovarian Cancer
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What are the ovaries? The ovaries produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone and make...
All about Cervical Cancer
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the cervix? The cervix is the neck of the uterus and connect the uterus to the vagina....
Vaginal and Vulva Cancer
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the vagina and vulva? The vagina is the tube that connect the vulva to the cervix. The...
The effects of stress on the female body
Stress can really effect our mood, relationships and bodies. A lot of stress over a long period of time can physically effect the female...
Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain, or pain in your lower abdomen can come on suddenly and intensely, or be persistent over months. Symptoms of pelvic pain...
Bartholin gland cysts
Women have a bartholin gland on each side of the opening of the vagina. The small glands release fluid to help lubricate the vagina. If...
Skin conditions affecting the vulva
The vulva is the external genitals of a woman, and contains the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and bartholin glands. The main skin...
What causes cervical cancer?
The cervix joins the top of the vagina to the lower part of the uterus (womb). Your body is made up of cells and new ones are produced to...
Bleeding between periods
The medical term for bleeding between periods is metrorrhagia. It is also known as spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Any bleeding...
The information about conditions and treatments in these articles is generic and is not intended to be for medical diagnosis. Your medical professional will discuss your condition, diagnosis and treatment options to you based on your individual circumstance.
bottom of page