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Information about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) an infection that affects the female reproductive system. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

Chlamydia is called a 'silent infection' because many do not realise they have it. Includes causes, symptoms, risks, transmission, diagnosis, STI checks, treatment, prevention, notifying partners.

Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.

Salpingitis is one of the most common causes of female infertility and may permanently damage the fallopian tubes.

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.

Abortion is one of the most common and safest types of surgery in Australia.

Non-specific urethritis (NSU) means any inflammation of a man's urethra that is not caused by gonorrhoea.

Vaginal thrush is common. All about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and what to do if you keep getting vaginal yeast infections.

Ovulation pain is usually harmless, but can sometimes indicate various medical conditions such as endometriosis.

The conditions that prompt a hysterectomy can often be treated by other means, and hysterectomy should only be a last resort.