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  1. Vaginal bleeding - irregular

    If you suffer from ongoing vaginal bleeding problems, see your doctor.

  2. Vaginal cancer

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

  3. Vaginal thrush

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

  4. Trichomonas

    Trichomoniasis (or trichomonas) is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, notifying partners and where to get help.

  5. Placenta praevia

    Placenta praevia means the placenta has implanted at the bottom of the uterus, over the cervix or close by.

  6. 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.

  7. Streptococcal infection – group B

    Streptococcal infection – group B

  8. Is my body normal? (Girls)

    Puberty is a time when your body goes through lots of changes. For girls, puberty usually starts between the ages of 8 and 13, and lasts a few years.

  9. Rectocele

    A rectocele is when the rectum protrudes into the vagina.

  10. Pelvic organ prolapse

    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’. 

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