Women's Health topics
Menstruation
Learn all about period pain, endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome and first periods.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, normally found inside the uterus, is found outside the uterus.
Endometriosis: fast facts
Facts on endometriosis and its symptoms - a medical condition caused by escaped tissue from the womb lining lodging in the body cavity.
Menarche
Menarche, the time when a girl has her first period, usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 14.
Menstrual cycle: normal
The menstrual cycle is generally thought of in 4 main phases: the menses, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal (secretory) phase.
Menstruation problems
Find out about common menstruation problems: amenorrhoea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy periods).
Period pain
It is common for women to suffer pain associated with their normal menstrual cycle.
Period pain: treatment options
Find out about the symptoms of period pain, and when you should see a doctor.
PMS and ovarian cycle syndrome
Most mature females will experience at some time unpleasant physical and mental changes at different stages of their menstrual cycle.
Pre-menstrual syndrome
Find out about pre-menstrual tension, and when you should see a doctor.
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious illness caused by some types of the bacterium Staphylococcus and often associated with tampon use.
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, normally found inside the uterus, is found outside the uterus.
Endometriosis: fast facts
Facts on endometriosis and its symptoms - a medical condition caused by escaped tissue from the womb lining lodging in the body cavity.
Menarche
Menarche, the time when a girl has her first period, usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 14.
Menstrual cycle: normal
The menstrual cycle is generally thought of in 4 main phases: the menses, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal (secretory) phase.
Menstruation problems
Find out about common menstruation problems: amenorrhoea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy periods).
Period pain
It is common for women to suffer pain associated with their normal menstrual cycle.
Period pain: treatment options
Find out about the symptoms of period pain, and when you should see a doctor.
PMS and ovarian cycle syndrome
Most mature females will experience at some time unpleasant physical and mental changes at different stages of their menstrual cycle.
Pre-menstrual syndrome
Find out about pre-menstrual tension, and when you should see a doctor.
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious illness caused by some types of the bacterium Staphylococcus and often associated with tampon use.
