What to do if you have unprotected sex and may be or are pregnant
We run through your basic options for what to do if you think you might be pregnant.
Pregnancy and histamine
Histamine seems to play a big role during pregnancy, with a concomitant increase in DAO enzyme to degrade it.
SSRI antidepressants and pregnancy – is it safe?
We review the evidence regarding SSRI use during pregnancy, and whether it increases the risks of malformations in your baby.
Gestational diabetes – what you should know
We run you through type II diabetes during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can cause some serious problems for mother and baby, requiring monitoring.
What happens to your vagina when you give birth
Here we outline all the things that may affect your vagina and vulva when you give birth vaginally, from contractions to the effect on vaginal tissue.
Perineal tears
Perineal tearing is usually from childbirth, where the impact of the baby coming out of the birth canal tears the posterior fourchette and perineum. These types of tears are on the rise, but it's unclear why.
Pregnancy tests – how to get accurate results
Understanding the ins and outs of home pregnancy tests.
When you can and can’t get pregnant
Tell if you are pregnant right now, based on what you just did!
Allen-Masters syndrome
Allen-Masters syndrome is characterised by pelvic pain caused by trauma.
Gestational trophoblastic disease (molar pregnancy)
A molar pregnancy is characterised by a positive pregnancy test, but the growing foetus is actually a tumour. There is actually no foetus present at all, and the pregnancy would never have been viable.
Understanding and treating endometritis
How is endometritis different to PID? We discuss what endometritis is and how it's treated, with the two varieties - pregnancy and non-pregnancy-related endometritis. Each is separated out due to its causes.
How BV can cause preterm birth
Learn how BV attacks the mucous plug that keeps your baby safe.
Help prevent an episiotomy (cut) during birth
There are no guarantees when it comes to preventing tears and an episiotomy during childbirth, but you can certainly up your chances of staying intact.
Uterine inversion
A uterine inversion is a dangerous - but correctable in most cases - birthing complication whereby the uterus pops out after being dragged by the still-attached placenta.
EVENT PASSED: Abortion drone flying to Northern Ireland 21 June 2016, protest at 2.30pm in Belfast
The abortion drone lift-off to Northern Ireland is ready for flight.
Using vitamin C instead of boric acid due to breastfeeding
Yes, you can switch up boric acid for vitamin C, however boric acid has more going for it than just its acidic properties.
Aunt Vadge: Can sperm swim from my labia inside?
Pre-cum, underwear and pregnancy: help!
Abortion (pregnancy termination)
Learn what an abortion is, the different types of pregnancy terminations available, and what the abortion procedure is like.
Aunt Vadge: Am I pregnant?
Is she pregnant or has she just ovulated late? We find out.
Vaginal prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal/pelvic relaxation syndromes
The prolapse of pelvic organs into the vagina can occur for several reasons, with treatment available.
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