Paediatric Women’s Health
Adolescent Menstrual Dysfunction
Adolescent menstrual dysfunction describes irregularities or abnormalities in the menstrual cycle of young people, such as absent, irregular, or heavy periods.
Conditions & Symptoms
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Amenorrhea (Absence of Periods) in Children and Adolescents
Amenorrhea, or absence of periods, in children can be caused by complex underlying hormonal issues, requiring specialist diagnosis, treatment and care.
- Women's Health
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, with around 56,800 people diagnosed each year.
- Women's Health
Breast Symptoms and Breast Awareness
Being aware of common breast symptoms, and knowing how to properly check your breasts can help you identify changes early, and receive fast and effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Women's Health
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, which is the lower part of the womb that connects to the vagina.
- Paediatric Women’s Health
Delayed Puberty
Delayed puberty is when a child's physical signs of sexual maturation, including breast development and menstruation, do not appear by the expected age.
- Women's Health
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is the medical term for pain experienced during or after sexual intercourse.
- Women's Health
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows elsewhere in the body.
- Women's Health
Female Infertility
There are a range of factors that can affect a woman’s ability to conceive, and several treatment options are available.
- Women's Health
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign growths that form in or on the wall of your uterus (womb).
- Women's Health
Heavy Periods
Heavy periods is a relatively common problem, and there are several potential causes, most of which are benign and easily treated.
- Women's Health
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common viral infection that affects the skin and the lining of certain parts of the body. Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives, often without knowing it.
- Women's Health
Menopause
Menopause is a natural and normal part of ageing, and is responsible for a range of unpleasant symptoms, including hot flushes, brain fog and vaginal dryness.
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Painful Periods
Period pains can range widely in severity, and can also be made worse by certain conditions.
- Women's Health
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is when organs in the pelvis descend from their normal position and bulge into or protrude outside of the vagina.
- Women's Health
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is a common symptom which can range from mild and occasional discomfort to severe and persistent pain that interferes with daily activities.
- Women's Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition that affects the way the ovaries work.
- Paediatric Women’s Health
Premenarchal Bleeding
Premenarchal bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs before the age that a girl would typically start their period.
- Paediatric Women’s Health
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in Adolescents
PMS and PMDD are conditions that cause physical and emotional changes in the time before a period starts.
- Paediatric Women’s Health
Retained Tampon or Foreign Body in Children and Adolescents
A retained tampon or foreign body is an object such as a tampon or any other object that has been left inside the vagina for an extended time, and requires specialised medical care.
- Paediatric Women’s Health
Vulval Conditions in Children and Adolescents
The symptoms of vulval conditions in children range widely, and most require professional diagnosis to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment is given.