Endometrial adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is where your period-producing cells (endometrial cells) end up trapped in the wall of your uterus. This can occur due to surgery that inadvertently pushes an endometrial cell into the wall of the uterus, leaving it to develop there.
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is the overgrowth of the 'period-producing' cells in your uterus, causing heavy periods, mid-cycle spotting and bleeding, and an excessive risk of cancers of the cervix and uterus.
Causes of heavy periods
Heavy periods can be caused by (paradoxically) being low in iron, having hormonal imbalances, or even having liver issues.
Aunt Vadge: Am I pregnant?
Is she pregnant or has she just ovulated late? We find out.
Aunt Vadge: scrapes from masturbating
A small cut on the vulva has appeared after masturbating. What is it?
Aunt Vadge: Did I get my period from being fingered?
A 19-year-old's period came early after being fingered for the first time. Is that normal?
Aunt Vadge: he put the tip in – am I still a virgin?
Is fingering and just the tip counted as losing your virginity? We discuss.
Aunt Vadge: my boyfriend touches me and I swell up
Her vulva swelled up to four times its normal size after being fingered by her boyfriend. What has happened?
Aunt Vadge: cut on vulva that won’t heal – what is it?
An accidental nail cut isn't healing and seems to be spreading. We dive into why this might be happening and what to do.
Aunt Vadge: rough fingering left me weeping
Is it a yeast infection or damage from rough fingering?
Aunt Vadge: shaving makes oral sex uncomfortable for my boyfriend. Should I wax?
A girl is scared to get a wax in case it mean she is unfeminist. What should she do?
How to remove an ingrown hair on your bikini line
Clear instructions for removing an ingrown hair from your bikini line, and tips to prevent it in future.
Cervical polyps
Cervical polyps are of unknown origin, are usually benign, and can be removed easily.
Cervical and uterine fibroids
Fibroids are a growth on uterine or cervical tissue that is driven by oestrogen, so while there are some drastic surgical options, managing oestrogen should be the first port of call.
Checking out your own cervix
Instructions on how to take a look at your own cervix.
Nabothian cysts
Nabothian cysts are considered to be benign and normal for the most part, and do not require any treatment. Nabothian cysts appear on the surface of the cervix.
Aunt Vadge: fingering woes
A girl masturbated, then bled a bit after - did she do something wrong?
Aunt Vadge: fingered, now I can’t sit down
Teenage girl has serious swelling and pain after vigorous fingering by her boyfriend. What should she do?
Aunt Vadge: yeast infection won’t go away
A yeast infection won't go away even after OTC vaginal treatments. What can she do?
Aunt Vadge: why is my cervix discoloured?
A woman's doctor has seen a colour change in her cervix. What is it?