Reproductive Health Features

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

Penetration is painful

For the last two years I have experienced pain during deep penetration when having sex. My doctor said that it could be chlamydia but I have just had tests done and these have ruled out all sexually transmitted diseases.

Perineum tear

My perineum tore when giving birth to my first child four years ago, and has been painful during sex since. I almost always 'cut' and end up bleeding a little. Is there any way to fix it?

Period drama

Follow this simple eating guide and make PMS symptoms a thing of the past

Periods after depo

I came off the depo injection 11 weeks ago, after taking it for four years. Since then, I've started to get some spotting but haven't had a period yet.

Periods are a pain

Period pains cause havoc in many women?s lives every month, so get advice on how to cope

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