Womens Health
Welcome to the Womens Health section where we hope to provide you with free information about various aspects of womens health. Topics will inclue: Abortion, IVF, HRT, Menopause, Migraine & many more. To see the full article about womens health please click on the health topic.
Abortion
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Abortion Introduction Abortion is the common name for the medical process of Ending pregnancy. Healthcare professionals may use the term termination of...
Caesarean section
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Caesarean section Introduction Caesarean section is a procedure where a baby is delivered by cutting through the front wall of the abdomen to open the womb....
Diaphragms and caps
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Diaphragms and caps Introduction Diaphragms and caps are barrier methods of contraception. Diaphragms are made from a type of soft rubber that fits inside the...
Hormone Replacement Therapy
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Hormone replacement therapy Introduction Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the artificial replacement of the female hormone oestrogen in women who are going...
Hysterectomy
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Hysterectomy Introduction Hysterectomy means surgical removal of the womb. This is the most commonly performed major gynaecological operation. Every year 90,000...
IVF
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia IVF Introduction In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a process in which an egg is surgically removed from the ovary and fertilised outside the body . One in seven...
Mastectomy
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Mastectomy Introduction If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your specialist will be able to tell you about all of the treatment options that are...
Menopause
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Menopause Introduction The menopause, also known as the change of life is marked by the ending of menstruation. The menopause occurs at an average age of about...
Migraine
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Migraine Introduction Migraine refers to a recurrent severe headache. These headaches are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and/or...
Morning Sickness
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Morning sickness Introduction Many women have nausea or vomiting during early pregnancy. Despite being called morning sickness, some women find the feeling of...
Ovarian cyst
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia Ovarian cyst Introduction A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can grow in any part of the body. They can vary in size and contain liquid that is thin and watery,...
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