Women's health
Birth control
Whatever your age, whatever your experiences, whatever you do, your health as a woman should be the most important thing to you.
Birth control
Birth control gives you choices about when to have children. Learn about the different methods, how they work, and which might suit you best.
- Contraception after having a baby
- Sterilisation
- Female sterilisation
- Contraception methods
- Contraception for women over 40
Long-acting reversible contraceptives
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine device
- Intrauterine contraceptive device
- Contraceptive injection
- Contraceptive implant
Hormone pills patches and rings
- Emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill)
- Contraceptive patch
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Migraine and combined hormonal contraception
- Contraceptive hormone pills, patches and rings
- Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
- The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill
Barrier methods
- Condom
- Condoms for women
Breast problems
Breast lumps, pain, or discharge can be worrying. Learn what’s normal, what needs checking, and how most breast changes are harmless.
Cervical problems
Cervical issues can cause abnormal bleeding or pain. Learn about common conditions, cervical screening (smear tests), and why early detection matters.
Fertility
Trying for a baby? Learn about factors that affect fertility in men and women, and when it may be time to seek help.
Gynaecological cancer
Gynaecological cancers affect the reproductive organs. Discover the signs of ovarian, cervical, uterine and vulval cancers, and how early detection saves lives.
Menopause and HRT
Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles. Learn about symptoms like hot flushes and mood changes, and how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help.
Other women's health problems
Women face many health concerns beyond reproductive or hormonal issues. Learn about less common conditions and how to get advice and care when you need it.
Ovarian problems
Ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other issues can affect hormones and fertility. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.
Periods and period problems
Heavy bleeding, painful cramps or irregular cycles? Learn what’s normal, when to seek help, and how period problems are diagnosed and treated.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings exciting but sometimes worrying changes. Learn what to expect, from early symptoms to antenatal care and preparing for birth.
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
- Indigestion and acid reflux in pregnancy
- Common side-effects of pregnancy
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Newborn screening test
- Newborn physical examinations
- Newborn bloodspot test
- Caesarean section
- Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy
- Mastitis and breast abscess
- Postpartum psychosis
- Multiple pregnancy
- Chickenpox contact in pregnancy
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
- Abortion
- Obstetric cholestasis
- Pre-eclampsia
- Down's syndrome screening
- Varicose veins
- Planning to become pregnant
- Early pregnancy signs and symptoms
- Pregnancy screening tests
- Postnatal depression
- Cervical insufficiency and suture
- Spina bifida
- Pregnancy complications
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Molar pregnancy
- Listeria
- Right lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Miscarriage and bleeding in early pregnancy
- Left lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Postpartum endometritis
- Newborn hearing test
- Urine infection in pregnancy
- Premature babies
- Labour
- Premature labour
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- Cardiotocography
- Strep B in pregnancy
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.
Uterine problems
Conditions like fibroids or endometriosis affect the uterus. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to manage discomfort and improve wellbeing.
Vaginal and vulval problems
Itching, dryness or pain can affect confidence. Learn about common vaginal and vulval health issues and when to speak to your doctor.
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.