Search results for Uterine fibroids

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  • Period pain

    Find out about period pain, including symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, diagnosing underlying conditions and treatment.

  • Cervical cancer

    Find out about cervical cancer, which is cancer found anywhere in the cervix (the opening between the vagina and the womb).

  • Ectopic pregnancy

    An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease

    Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries, and other parts of the female reproductive system.

  • How it's performed

    The operation you have will depend on the reason for surgery and how much of your womb and reproductive system can safely be left in place.

  • Hysterectomy

    Find out about hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus).

  • Considerations

    If you have a hysterectomy, as well as having your womb removed you may have to decide whether to have your cervix or ovaries removed.

  • What is cervical cancer?

    Read about cervical cancer, which is cancer found anywhere in the cervix (the opening between the vagina and the womb).

  • Getting an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil fitted or removed

    Find out how to get an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil fitted, what happens during the procedure, and how to have an IUD removed.

  • Getting an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil fitted or removed

    Find out how to get an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil fitted, what happens during the procedure, and how to have an IUS removed.