Cycles are often irregular during the first 2 years after the onset of menstruation. These early cycles are often anovulatory-there is no ovulation during the menstrual cycle and therefore the luteal phase does not occur properly.

Ovarian masses and cysts are common in women. It is important to realise that the vast majority of these are functional cysts.

Despite all the advertising by manufacturers of feminine hygiene products, there are no practical reasons for women to douche on a regular basis.

The Cervical Screen is a way to examine cells collected from the cervix. This test can show the presence of infection, inflammation, abnormal cells, or cancer.

Vaginal and/or genital bleeding in women who have reached the menopause is abnormal unless it is related to hormone replacement therapy.

Breast pain, also called mastalgia, is tenderness of the breasts that can occur at any time in a woman’s life. It may or may not be associated with her menstrual cycle. Breast pain is not necessarily an indication of a more serious condition.

Vaginitis is a medical term that is used to refer to any infection or inflammation of the vagina. The symptoms of vaginitis are common and most women will have at least one form of vaginitis in their lifetime.