Menstrual cycle

Period problems

Treatments for period problems, including endometriosis and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

When can I get pregnant?

How to recognise when you're likely to be fertile during your menstrual cycle, to help you plan or avoid pregnancy.

Starting periods

Tips for parents on when to talk to girls (and boys) about periods and what to tell them including common questions and answers.

Video: polycystic ovarian syndrome

Video of one woman's experience of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and how it affected her fertility.

Endometriosis: Michelle's story

Mum-of-two Michelle Middleton talks about her symptoms and treatment of endometriosis.

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Periods: do I need a doctor?

Menstrual changes that need a check-up, such as bleeding between periods, after sex or after the menopause.

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Early menopause: real story

Johanna was 17 when doctors told her she had suffered premature ovarian failure.

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Contraception: what's right for me?

Things to think about when choosing which contraceptive method is most suitable for you.

Girls' bodies Q&A

Answers to questions about girls' bodies, including puberty and sex, vaginal discharge and pregnancy.

NHS cancer screening

Find out about free, routine NHS screening for breast, cervical and bowel cancer.