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  • 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.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.

  • What is cervical cancer?

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

  • Symptoms of cervical cancer

    Find out what the main symptoms of cervical cancer are, such as vaginal bleeding that's unusual for you, pain during sex, changes in vaginal discharge and lower back pain.