Laparoscopy is a procedure that can be used to investigate and treat a variety of conditions. A laparoscope is used to view inside the abdomen or pelvis.
pregnancy
Condoms
Condoms can be used to prevent both pregnancy and the transmission of STIs, but should be used with appropriate lubricants to make them less likely to break. Only water-based lubricants should be used with latex condoms.
Reflux in babies
Reflux, when the contents of the stomach flow back up the oesophagus, is a common problem in babies younger than 12 months. Reflux may cause regurgitation or ‘spitting up’ and is sometimes called possetting.
Contraception: injection
Hormonal contraceptive injections Depo-Provera and Depo-Ralovera provide reliable contraception for 3 months.
Pregnancy testing
Pregnancy testing can be done from around the time that your period is due, and involves testing your urine for the pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
12 surprising ways menopause changes your body
View our animation to see menopause symptoms and discover the effects of menopause on the mind and body.
Toxaemia of pregnancy (pre-eclampsia)
Pre-eclampsia, also known as pre-eclamptic toxaemia, or just toxaemia, occurs in pregnancy, causing problems for the baby and mother.
Morning sickness
Many women experience morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) in early pregnancy, and the symptoms can actually occur at any time of the day or night.
Eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are the main eating disorders. Abnormal eating patterns are one symptom.
Engorgement and mastitis
Everything you need to know about treating and managing engorgement and mastitis
