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  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while using vaginal oestrogen

    NHS medicines information on vaginal oestrogen and whether you can use it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • How and when to use vaginal oestrogen

    NHS medicines information on dosage for vaginal oestrogen, how to use it and what to do if you miss a dose or use too much.

  • Common questions about vaginal oestrogen

    NHS medicines information on common questions about vaginal oestrogen.

  • About vaginal oestrogen

    NHS medicines information on vaginal oestrogen – what it's used for and key facts.

  • Vaginismus

    Find out about vaginismus, which is when the vagina suddenly tightens up when you try to put something into it. Find out about possible causes and treatments.

  • Trichomoniasis

    Read about trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

    Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is bulging of 1 or more of the pelvic organs into the vagina.

  • Miscarriage

    A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

  • Labial fusion

    Read about labial fusion. This is when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together. It's fairly common in girls under the age of 7. It usually gets better on its own, but can be treated with creams or, very rarely, surgery.

  • Genital warts

    Find out about genital warts, which are small lumps or cauliflower-like growths around the vagina, penis or anus.