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  • Periods

    Find out about periods, including when they usually start and finish, period products, PMS, getting pregnant, and changes to your periods.

  • Hepatitis B

    Find out about hepatitis B, what causes it, how it’s prevented, what the symptoms are, how it is treated and what the complications may be.

  • Genital herpes

    Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or type 2. It causes painful blisters to appear on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

  • Bartholin's cyst

    Find out what a Bartholin's cyst is, what the symptoms and causes are, and the possible treatment options.

  • Vulval cancer - Diagnosis

    Read about how vulval cancer is diagnosed, including what your GP may do and what tests are carried out by a specialist.

  • Bartholin's cyst - Treatment

    Read about ways to treat a Bartholin's cyst, including soaking it in warm water, incision and drainage, or surgically removing the Bartholin's gland.

  • Labiaplasty (vulval surgery)

    Find out about labiaplasty, including why it's rarely available on the NHS, how much it costs, how to find a qualified and experienced surgeon, what the procedure involves and what to do if things go wrong.

  • Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

    The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods around every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 35 days, are normal.

  • Pelvic organ prolapse - Treatment

    There are several treatment options available for a pelvic organ prolapse, depending on your circumstances.

  • Menopause - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT).