Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) (spotting, mid-cycle bleeding)
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is irregular or unusual bleeding that needs to be investigated. Uterine bleeding should, technically, only happen during your period, so if it's not your period, it must be something else.
Causes of mid-cycle spotting and bleeding
There are a few reasons for mid-cycle or unusual spotting and bleeding between periods, ranging from birth control breakthrough bleeding to issues with the cells on the cervix. Understand why you might have mid-cycle spotting or bleeding.
Periods: hygiene and etiquette
How to avoid grossing out the people you care about with your period.
Atrophic vaginitis in breast cancer survivors
Moistening the vaginas of women suffering from the side-effects of breast cancer treatment.
Vaginal epithelial cells – a short description
A short description of the four types of epithelial cells found in the human vaginal tract.
The Vaginal Maturation Index
The VMI is a test for ratios of certain vaginal cell types to indicate the impact of oestrogen.
Understanding oestriol (E3)
Oestriol is a weak oestrogen, useful for topical application in instances where there is low oestrogen (like menopause).
Review: Gynoflor – how and why it works
Gynoflor is a combination of oestrogen and lactobacilli used to repopulate the vagina after treatment for infections.
Should I get an abortion?
Ideas for helping you decide if you want to have an abortion or not.
Abortion (pregnancy termination)
Learn what an abortion is, the different types of pregnancy terminations available, and what the abortion procedure is like.
What ‘being a virgin’ actually means (and doesn’t mean)
Being a virgin is a complicated business these days.
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.
Understanding 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.
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.
Understanding 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.
Understanding 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.
A normal cervix and how to care for it
Your cervix is the gatekeeper to the uterus, blocking and allowing entry as required, and changing across your menstrual cycle.
Cervical ectropion (cervical erosion, cervical ectopy)
Cervical ectropion (or erosion) is where cells are wrongly replaced by mucous-producing cells on the cervix, resulting in excessive vaginal discharge.