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Is my vagina normal?

Every vagina is different. Find out about normal size, shape, colour, discharge, and when you might need to see a doctor.

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Keep your vagina clean and healthy

Find out about keeping your vagina clean and healthy, without using a douche, scented wipes or perfume.

Vagina changes after childbirth

Find out about changes to the vagina after going through childbirth and how to help speed recovery.

Girls' bodies Q&A

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

Sexual arousal in women

What happens in a woman's body when she is sexually aroused, from initial excitement to after orgasm.

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Period problems

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

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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Menopause: the facts

It's estimated that 70% of women have hot flushes and night sweats during the menopause.

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Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you

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Vaginal discharge

Use this guide to find out whether you have an infection

Online clinic on gynaecology

Read experts' answers to a range of real life questions on gynaecology issues

Menstrual cycle: animation

This animation explains in detail how the menstrual cycle works.

Cervical cancer vaccination

A group of teenage girls and a GP explain how the HPV vaccine can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

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