Women's Health topics
Womens health testing and screening
Follow the links below to find more information about tests and screening related to women's health.
Breast awareness
Help detect breast cancer early by being breast aware, having regular mammograms and reporting unusual breast changes to your doctor.
Breast cancer screening
The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen, thanks to breast screening programmes.
Breast cancer: detection and diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer through being 'breast aware' and mammogram screening can help the chances of surviving this cancer.
Health checks women should have
Find out about the regular screening tests and examinations that healthy women should have to monitor for diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a procedure that can be used to investigate and treat a variety of conditions.
Mammogram abnormalities
Being told your screening mammogram is abnormal can understandably be worrying, but most abnormal mammograms are not breast cancer.
Mammography
Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
Ovulation testing
Find out how ovulation tests work to help you plan your pregnancy.
Pap smear tests
The Pap smear test is used to help detect early changes in the cells of the cervix which may lead to cervical cancer.
Pap smears and colposcopy
Having regular pap smears allows detection and cure of the early stages of cancer of the cervix.
Pregnancy testing
Find out how home pregnancy tests work and how to get the most accurate results.
Help detect breast cancer early by being breast aware, having regular mammograms and reporting unusual breast changes to your doctor.
Breast cancer screening
The number of women dying from breast cancer has fallen, thanks to breast screening programmes.
Breast cancer: detection and diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer through being 'breast aware' and mammogram screening can help the chances of surviving this cancer.
Health checks women should have
Find out about the regular screening tests and examinations that healthy women should have to monitor for diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a procedure that can be used to investigate and treat a variety of conditions.
Mammogram abnormalities
Being told your screening mammogram is abnormal can understandably be worrying, but most abnormal mammograms are not breast cancer.
Mammography
Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
Ovulation testing
Find out how ovulation tests work to help you plan your pregnancy.
Pap smear tests
The Pap smear test is used to help detect early changes in the cells of the cervix which may lead to cervical cancer.
Pap smears and colposcopy
Having regular pap smears allows detection and cure of the early stages of cancer of the cervix.
Pregnancy testing
Find out how home pregnancy tests work and how to get the most accurate results.
