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Our easy-to-understand information explains symptoms and conditions that affect lots of women.

If you are worried or need medical advice, please speak to your doctor, midwife or healthcare professional.

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Your guide to cervical screening

Gynaecological cancers

What is miscarriage?

Pregnancy & birth

What is premature birth?

Pregnancy & birth

What is a perinatal mental health problem?

Pregnancy & birth

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Pregnancy & birth

What is urinary incontinence?

Incontinence
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What is the menopause?

Perimenopause & menopause

What is vulval cancer?

Gynaecological cancers
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9 PMDD mythbusters

Periods & menstrual health
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Top tips for managing periods as a teenager

Periods & menstrual health
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Who can I trust when learning about my period?

Periods & menstrual health
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15 period mythbusters

Periods & menstrual health
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What is a menstrual cycle?

Periods & menstrual health

What is pre-eclampsia?

Pregnancy & birth

What is infertility?

Fertility

What is irregular bleeding?

Periods & menstrual health
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Your rights at work when you have painful or heavy periods

Periods & menstrual health
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What to do if you're feeling dismissed by your healthcare professional

Periods & menstrual health