Women's health

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.

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What is endometriosis and how is it treated? Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains

If you're experiencing pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during and after intercourse, you might have endometriosis.

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Female groin pain

The most common causes of female groin pain or discomfort are pulling, straining or tearing one of the muscles or tendons in your groin.

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How to stop heavy periods

It can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.

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Miss Michelle Mullan, Oncoplastic Breast Consultant

Michelle Mullan explains what a mastectomy is, when you may need one, and what your options are once the surgery has taken place.

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Six things you should know about cervical cancer

Every day around eight cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in women in the UK.

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Your pelvic floor: what it is, why it’s important and how to look after it

Most women aren’t aware of their pelvic floor muscles until something goes wrong or when they get pregnant and feel the strain placed on it.

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Ovarian cancer: eight early signs and who is at risk?

Around 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK.

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Ask the expert: what are fibroids?

Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, affect around one in five women in the UK aged between 30 and 50.

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The importance of a good night's sleep

A good night’s sleep is vital for our physical and mental health.

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Seven ways to treat varicose veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly occur in the lower legs.

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Why regular exercise is vital for your health

Regular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.

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Six signs you're in perimenopause

Perimenopause is a natural process that occurs in women, where hormonal levels reduce in the run-up to menopause.

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What causes cramps, no period and white discharge?

If you’ve missed a period, have cramping and a white discharge from your vagina, you may be pregnant.

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Hair loss in women: causes and treatments

It’s normal to lose some hair every day.

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Severe lower back pain during period

Lower back pain is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome, which affects the majority of women during their periods.

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Ask the expert: what is endometriosis and how is it treated?

Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.

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The importance of cervical screening

A cervical screening is a test offered to women between the ages of 25 and 64 as a way to prevent cervical cancer.

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Bleeding after menopause: is it normal?

Going through menopause can be a confusing time, with hormonal changes causing your body to do things you might not expect.

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Endometriosis pain

Endometriosis is a common condition where tissue similar to the lining of your womb (endometrium) starts to grow elsewhere.

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Five reasons you may be sweating a lot

Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.

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Nine useful tips to help prevent migraines

Migraines affect around one in seven people, with women being three times more likely than men to have them.

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The impact of fibroids on pregnancy, fertility and miscarriage

Fibroids are noncancerous growths in or on your womb and are very common.

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Mythbusting varicose veins: symptoms, causes and treatments

Varicose veins affect up to 20% of men and up to a third of women in the UK.

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Pelvic pain in women

Pelvic pain, also known as lower abdominal pain, in women is any pain that occurs in the area below your belly button.

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Five diet, exercise and lifestyle tips for a healthy bladder

Conditions that affect bladder function are very common in women in the UK, with over one in three having urinary incontinence.

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