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Copyright © PhotoDiscWe all want to be in good health, and women visit their GPs nearly twice as often as men. From menstrual matters to menopause, from breast concerns to varicose veins – whatever your health worries, our comprehensive section contains all the information you need.
Eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Eating disorders (psychotherapist's view)

Fundamentally female
Bacterial vaginosis
Benign breast tumours
Breast cancer
Breast cancer: breast awareness
Breast cancer: latest developments
Breast cancer: what to look for
Breast inflammation
Breast reconstruction
Cancer of the ovaries
Cancer of the uterus
Cancer of the vagina
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer vaccine
Cervical (pap) smear test
Cosmetic surgery
Cystitis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Fibromyalgia
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hormones - from the cradle to the grave
Hysterectomy
Infertility
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Mammography
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (prevention and treatment)
Osteoporosis (falls)
Ovarian cysts
Oversized breasts
Pelvic examination
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Small breasts
Thrush
Uterine prolapse
Vaginal discharge
Vaginitis
Varicose veins

Periods
Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation)
FAQs on periods, pregnancy, vaginal discharge and more
Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
How do I know if I'm pregnant?
Lower abdominal pain
Oligomenorrhoea (Irregular or infrequent periods)
Menstrual cycle
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS or PMT)
Tampons: cause for concern?
Your first period

Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence in women
What is urinary incontinence (UI)?
What is stress urinary incontinence?
What causes UI?
The bladder and how it works
Discussing SUI with your doctor
How is SUI diagnosed?
Urodynamic investigations
Bladder diary
Impact of SUI on lifestyle
SUI: what can you do to help yourself?
Treatment overview (UI)
Medicines for UI
Pelvic floor exercises for SUI
Surgery for UI
Behavioural therapy and UI
Biofeedback and UI
Electronic devices and UI
Vaginal cones and SUI

Common complaints
Acid reflux
Backache
Cold (the common cold)
Cold sores
Coughing
Constipation
Dandruff
Diarrhoea
Fainting
Headaches
Heartburn
Got a bad back?
Insomnia
Influenza (flu)
Migraine
Upset stomach

Contraceptives
Hormones for menstrual disorders
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Medicines for cystitis, incontinence and thrush

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