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  • 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.

  • Cervical cancer

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

  • Bacterial vaginosis

    Read about bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

  • Miscarriage - Symptoms

    The most common sign of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.

  • Miscarriage - Diagnosis

    If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.

  • Menopause - Symptoms

    Find out about the different symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause, including hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido, a change in periods and vaginal dryness.

  • Fibroids - Diagnosis

    Read about the scans and procedures that can be used to help diagnose fibroids, including an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms

    Read about the main signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including vaginal bleeding, tummy pain and pain in the tip of your shoulder.