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- Absent periods – amenorrhoea
Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.
- Ovulation and fertility
The female body shows several signs of ovulation and you may experience some or all of these signs.
- Ovulation pain
Ovulation pain is usually harmless, but can sometimes indicate various medical conditions such as endometriosis.
- The menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle is complex and is controlled by many different glands and the hormones that these glands produce.
- Period pain – dysmenorrhoea
Women of any age can experience painful periods and some women find periods are no longer painful after pregnancy and childbirth.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Most menstruating women have some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Heavy periods
About heavy periods (menorrhagia or abnormal uterine bleeding). Details on blood loss, symptoms, causes, health effects, diagnosis, treatment and where to get help.
- Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
If you think you could have toxic shock syndrome, stop using tampons immediately and go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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.
- Women, sex and sexuality
This page explores both the gendered and biological aspects of women’s sexuality and sexual pleasure.