Women's Health topics
Vulval conditions
Find out about various vulval conditions, including thrush, vaginal itch and vulval cancer.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis - a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge - is caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria in the vagina.
Bacterial vaginosis may be sexually transmitted
Bacterial vaginosis - a type of vaginal infection - is common and may be sexually transmitted, new studies suggest.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon cause of vulval itch that occurs mainly after the menopause, and can be treated with steroid creams.
National Gynaecological Awareness Day
National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to promote awareness of gynaecological health and diseases.
Thrush
Thrush is an infection with a yeast (fungus) Candida albicans, typically in the vagina or mouth.
Vaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as thrush. Find out the symptoms, treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush.
Vulval cancer: how Kathleen coped
A life-threatening illness has inspired Kathleen to help women break the silence about gynaecological cancers.
Vulval problems
Vulval discomfort or pain is common and can interfere with a woman's self image and sexual function as well as cause distress.
Vulval problems: a self-help guide
The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions.
Bacterial vaginosis - a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge - is caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria in the vagina.
Bacterial vaginosis may be sexually transmitted
Bacterial vaginosis - a type of vaginal infection - is common and may be sexually transmitted, new studies suggest.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon cause of vulval itch that occurs mainly after the menopause, and can be treated with steroid creams.
National Gynaecological Awareness Day
National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to promote awareness of gynaecological health and diseases.
Thrush
Thrush is an infection with a yeast (fungus) Candida albicans, typically in the vagina or mouth.
Vaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as thrush. Find out the symptoms, treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush.
Vulval cancer: how Kathleen coped
A life-threatening illness has inspired Kathleen to help women break the silence about gynaecological cancers.
Vulval problems
Vulval discomfort or pain is common and can interfere with a woman's self image and sexual function as well as cause distress.
Vulval problems: a self-help guide
The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions.
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