Reproductive Health Features

Menstrual cycle longer after stopping the Pill

Stopping the Pill and your menstrual cycle

Menstrual migraine

What to do when you get headaches during your period

Mirena coil is making sex hurt

Find out why the coil can be uncomfortable.

Mirena coil query

I have had the Mirena coil fitted for about six months and since then, I have experienced steady weight gain. Is this one of the side effects? I have had discharge from my nipples which my GP suggests is caused by the coil.

Missing periods while on the Pill

Missing periods, getting pregnant while on the pill

Nipple cysts

Last year, I started having severe breast pain and found a cyst on my nipple. My nipple had partially collapsed as well. I immediately saw an oncologist who sent me for a mammogram and then an ultrasound.

No interest in sex

Expert Dr Sarah Brewer looks at possible causes of low libido

Orgasm and penetration

I can't achieve an orgasm from penetration. I've tried many different positions and nothing works for me.

Ovulating during your period

Is it possible to ovulate during your period? I know I sound crazy, but I have my reasons. Firstly, my cycles are only 18 days long. I also get a vaginal secretion resembling egg white, which could signal ovulation, with my period.

Pelvic inflammatory disease: the facts

unless pelvic inflammatory diease (PID) is treated quickly, complications and risk of infertility can occur