My first period
Periods are part of growing up. Pads, period underwear, tampons and cups are different ways to manage bleeding; follow each product’s instructions. Ask a trusted adult or clinician for help choosing.
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Painful periods
Cramps around a period are common. Gentle warmth and comfortable movement may help. Severe or worsening pain deserves assessment.
Explore this guideHeavy bleeding
Bleeding that floods clothing, needs very frequent product changes or disrupts life can be treated. A clinician may check for anaemia and its cause.
Explore this guideLate or missing periods
Pregnancy, stress, contraception and hormonal conditions can affect periods. A calendar cannot tell which cause applies.
Explore this guideMood and PMS
Physical or emotional symptoms can appear before a period. Intense symptoms that affect daily life deserve support, not dismissal.
Explore this guidePCOS and hormone concerns
This hormone-related condition can affect periods, hair growth and fertility. Symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.
Explore this guideEndometriosis
Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain, painful periods and fertility difficulties. Pain affecting your life deserves assessment.
Explore this guideFibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or around the womb. Some cause heavy bleeding or pressure; others need no treatment.
Explore this guideOvarian cysts
Many ovarian cysts disappear without treatment. Decisions depend on symptoms, scan findings and whether you have reached menopause.
Explore this guideDischarge, itching and irritation
Some vaginal discharge is normal. Changes in smell, colour or texture, itching or pain can have several causes.
Explore this guideUrinary symptoms
Burning when passing urine, frequent urination and urgency can occur with a urinary infection. Other conditions can cause similar symptoms.
Explore this guideSexual health and testing
Sexually transmitted infections may have no symptoms. Testing is more useful than guessing from symptoms. Condoms reduce the risk of many infections.
Explore this guideEmergency contraception
Emergency contraception may help after unprotected sex or a contraceptive failure. The options have different time limits; earlier advice is better.
Explore this guideCervical screening
Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer. Eligibility and intervals depend on your country and clinical history.
Explore this guideHPV vaccination
HPV vaccination reduces the risk of HPV-related disease, including cervical cancer. Vaccination does not replace cervical screening.
Explore this guideBreast changes
Most breast lumps are not cancer, but every new lump needs checking. Skin dimpling, a newly inverted nipple or bloodstained nipple discharge also need review.
Explore this guidePelvic floor and prolapse
Vaginal heaviness, a bulge or urine leakage can occur with pelvic-floor problems. Treatments may include specialist physiotherapy, support devices or surgery.
Explore this guideBleeding and pregnancy loss
Bleeding in pregnancy does not always mean miscarriage, but it needs medical advice. Pregnancy loss can require both physical care and emotional support.
Explore this guideEctopic pregnancy warning signs
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy outside the womb. It can be life-threatening and cannot be diagnosed with an app.
Explore this guidePreparing for labour
Labour may involve regular contractions, a show or waters breaking. Your maternity unit should give you its own contact and arrival instructions.
Explore this guideEmotional wellbeing after birth
Postnatal depression is treatable. Persistent sadness, loss of enjoyment or difficulty coping deserve help; this is not a personal failure.
Explore this guidePerimenopause
Hormonal changes can alter periods before they stop. Symptoms and timing vary. Changes should be discussed in the context of your health, not diagnosed by a calendar alone.
Explore this guideMenopause treatment choices
Hormonal and non-hormonal options can help menopause symptoms. The appropriate choice depends on your history, preferences and whether you have a womb.
Explore this guideBleeding after menopause
Bleeding after menopause needs assessment, even if it happens only once or is a small amount. Several causes are possible, including conditions that need prompt treatment.
Explore this guideBone health after menopause
Bone loss can increase after menopause. Fracture risk also depends on medicines, previous fractures and other health factors.
Explore this guideYour appointment and examination
Ask what an examination or procedure involves, why it is recommended and what alternatives exist. Understanding and consent matter.
Explore this guideWhen pregnancy is not happening
Fertility difficulties can involve either partner, both partners, or an unexplained cause. They are not a personal failure. Assessment should consider the whole situation.
Explore this guidePregnancy with a long-term condition
Diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, heart disease and other conditions can change pregnancy planning. A coordinated plan should consider both the condition and its treatment.
Explore this guidePainful feeding, milk concerns & mastitis
Feeding difficulties deserve practical help. Persistent nipple pain, uncomfortable fullness or worries about milk transfer are reasons to ask someone qualified to observe a feed.
Explore this guidePain during sex & vaginal dryness
Pain is a reason to pause, not something to push through. Dryness, infection, skin problems, pelvic conditions or involuntary muscle tightening may contribute.
Explore this guideUrgent symptoms in pregnancy & after birth
Serious pregnancy-related problems can occur during pregnancy and up to a year afterwards. Tell the care team about recent pregnancy.
Explore this guidePersistent bloating & ovarian cancer concerns
Bloating is common and often has non-cancer causes. New, frequent or persistent bloating deserves attention, especially with pelvic pain, early fullness or urinary changes.
Explore this guidePeriods, pain & bleeding: a practical pathway
A step-by-step guide to understanding your concern, preparing for care and following up.
Explore this guidePreparing for pregnancy & fertility assessment
A step-by-step guide to understanding your concern, preparing for care and following up.
Explore this guidePregnancy: from a positive test to your care plan
A step-by-step guide to understanding your concern, preparing for care and following up.
Explore this guideAfter birth: recovery, feeding & emotional health
A step-by-step guide to understanding your concern, preparing for care and following up.
Explore this guideMenopause: symptoms, choices & longer-term health
A step-by-step guide to understanding your concern, preparing for care and following up.
Explore this guideAn unexpected pregnancy: understanding your options
You can seek non-judgmental information when a pregnancy is unexpected or unwanted.
Explore this guideConsent, coercion & getting support
Your safety and your choices matter. This page does not require you to record what happened.
Explore this guideFertility treatment: decisions before IVF
Treatment should follow an assessment of the situation and your priorities.
Explore this guideBlood pressure & diabetes in pregnancy
These conditions need a care plan, not a risk score from this app.
Explore this guideFacing a cancer investigation or diagnosis
This is a preparation guide, not a cancer treatment recommendation.
Explore this guidePractical tools & existing journeys
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