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 methods
- Contraception for women over 40
- Female sterilisation
- Sterilisation
- Contraception after having a baby
Long-acting reversible contraceptives
- Contraceptive implant
- Contraceptive injection
- Intrauterine contraceptive device
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine device
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives
Hormone pills patches and rings
- Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
- The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill
- Contraceptive hormone pills, patches and rings
- Migraine and combined hormonal contraception
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Contraceptive patch
- Emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill)
Barrier methods
- Condoms for women
- Condom
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.
- Urine infection in pregnancy
- Newborn hearing test
- Postpartum endometritis
- Left lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Miscarriage and bleeding in early pregnancy
- Right lower quadrant pain in pregnancy
- Listeria
- Molar pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pregnancy complications
- Spina bifida
- Cervical insufficiency and suture
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy screening tests
- Early pregnancy signs and symptoms
- Planning to become pregnant
- Varicose veins
- Down's syndrome screening
- Pre-eclampsia
- Obstetric cholestasis
- Abortion
- High blood pressure in pregnancy
- Chickenpox contact in pregnancy
- Multiple pregnancy
- Postpartum psychosis
- Mastitis and breast abscess
- Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy
- Caesarean section
- Newborn bloodspot test
- Newborn physical examinations
- Newborn screening test
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Common side-effects of pregnancy
- Indigestion and acid reflux in pregnancy
- Nausea and vomiting 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.