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The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.

Uterine inversion means the placenta fails to detach from the uterine wall, and pulls the uterus inside-out as it exits.

Female genital cutting or circumcision (FGC) involves the cutting or altering of the external female genital organs.

A rectocele is when the rectum protrudes into the vagina.

Information about internal condoms - includes how to use condoms to reduce your risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and pregnancy during sex, how they work and where to get them.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina. Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, treatments, prevention and where to get help.

The ligaments and muscles that support the pelvic organs sometimes stretch and cause these organs to drop down. This is called a ‘pelvic organ prolapse’. 

The pelvic floor and associated supporting ligaments can be weakened or damaged in many ways, causing uterine prolapse.

Some vaginal cancers have no symptoms in their early stages, and only cause symptoms once they have invaded other parts of the body.

If your mother took DES while she was pregnant with you, then you are a DES daughter or DES son.