Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the inner lining of the womb (endometrium) is found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is a very common...

This is a type of operation to thin or remove your endometrium (the lining of the uterus (womb)) in an effort to treat heavy periods. You should be able...

A diverticulum (plural: diverticula) is a small pouch-like structure with a narrow neck that sticks out from the wall of the gut (intestine). Diverticula usually occur in the large intestine (also known as...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder of gastrointestinal (GI) function without any obvious inflammation or damage. Symptoms occur quite frequently and are...

Pelvic pain is pain that you feel in your lower abdomen or pelvis. Pain is described as ‘chronic’ if it occurs all or some of the time for more than 6 months...

Use this diary to help keep track of your bladder habits. Keep a diary for 3 days. This way, your doctor can get a better understanding of your symptoms...

Bisphosphonates are a group of medicines used to treat bone problems, called...

irth control is the method used to prevent pregnancy. There are several types of birth control, and each one differs concerning effectiveness. Some even have additional benefits aside...

Having a miscarriage can be a very unhappy experience. It can be made worse if you don’t understand the medical language that is sometimes used...

With adenomyosis, tissue from the lining of the uterus grows into the uterine wall, enlarging the uterus. Symptoms include heavy periods, cramping, painful sex and infertility...