Ovarian cancer, or cancer of the ovaries, is one of the most common types of cancer in women. The ovaries are a pair of small organs located low in the tummy that are connected to the womb and store a woman’s supply of eggs. Ovarian cancer mainly affects women who have been through the menopause [
Premature ovarian failure: is a loss of normal function of your ovaries before age 40. If your ovaries fail, they don’t produce normal amounts of the hormone estrogen or release eggs regularly. Infertility is a common result. Premature ovarian failure isn’t as premature menopause. Women with prematu
Bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common and doesn’t always mean there’s a problem – but it can be a dangerous sign. Urgent advice:Call your midwife or GP immediately if: • you have any bleeding from your vagina Implantation bleeding In early pregnancy, you might get some harmless
A breast abscess is a painful build-up of pus in the breast caused by an infection. It mainly affects women who are breastfeeding. :See a GP if you have: a painful, red and warm breast a lump or swelling in your breast These can be symptoms of a breast infection or abscess. You may also […]
Vomiting and morning sickness in pregnancy Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, often known as morning sickness, is very common in early pregnancy. It can affect you at any time of the day or night, and some women feel sick all day long. Morning sickness is unpleasant, and for some women it can
