Reproductive Health Features

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

Periods: The heavy curse

What can be done to ease the symptoms of menorrhagia - or heavy period

PMS and alcohol

We look at how drinking alcohol can have differemt effects on women during their menstrual cycle.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome explained

Excess hair, acne and irregular periods are all signs of PCOS

Preventing menstruation with birth control pills

Preventing menstruation with birth control pills

Rectum pain

I am experiencing pain on the outside of my rectum and my vagina (on the top). Could this be something to do with my period?