All you need to know about periods, including what's normal and what's not. Plus, see what happens inside your body during the different phases of a normal menstrual cycle.
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Period Pain: Symptoms and Treatment
Period pain is a common problem, and when severe it can stop you from doing your usual activities. However, there are treatments available for painful periods.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) causes unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms in the lead up to menstruation. Symptoms go away within a few days of getting your period, but return again each month.
Mammograms
Should I have a mammogram? Find out about screening mammograms and what happens if you have an abnormal mammogram.
Female reproductive organs
Diagrams (front and side views) of the female reproductive organs and how they work.
Vagina self-care: getting help for itch/burn/pain
The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions.
Pap smear tests
Pap smear tests are currently used in Australia as a screening test for cervical cancer. A Pap smear test can detect changes in the cells of the cervix that may develop into cancer.
Cervical cancer screening tests
A new National Cervical Screening Program has been introduced in Australia, with HPV testing replacing Pap smear tests as the primary screening test for cervical cancer.
Prolapsed uterus
A prolapsed uterus (uterine prolapse) is when the uterus (womb) drops down from its normal position. It may cause no symptoms but if troublesome can be treated with self-care measures, pessaries or surgery.
Breasts: inside women’s breasts
An internal view shows that the breast is made up of fat, nipple, glands and a network of ducts.
