Gynaecological Health Features

Coping with cystitis

Cystitis affects 50 per cent of women read how to avoid and treat the condition

Cramping my style

During sex, usually before or during an orgasm, I get cramps in my legs. I am always in the 'missionary' position when this happens and am wondering whether this is normal.

Cystitis attacks

Cystitis that doesn't respond to antibiotics needs further investigation.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis, tissue that normally lines the womb grows in other body parts and causes pain and scar tissu

Endometriosis and conception

My girlfriend has mild endometriosis and we have been trying for a baby for four months, but have not been successful yet.

Endometriosis on my ovaries

6 months ago I was put on Depo Provera to manage endometriosis. I have suffered extreme side effects - mood swings, permanent bleeding and acne. I want to come off the injection but what are my options?

Fertility issues chat with Dr Sarah Brewer

Dr Sarah Brewer talks to iVillagers who have questions about infertility and conception - both conventional and complementary methods

Fibroid tumours

Fibroid tumours - what they are and how they are treated in pregnanc

First time sex

I'm thinking about having sex with my boyfriend for the first time but so many questions plague my mind. My main worry is that I will bleed during and after sex.

Genital rash

I have just attended a clinic at my local hospital, who have told me that I have lichen sclerosus. I felt okay about this until I started surfing the Internet and found various references to this condition being pre-cancerous.