Womens Health
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This section offers information advice and external links for issues specific to womens health. Use the links below to read our sections, or the external web links below this for any specific condition. Click on the heading to link to more advice
Polycystic ovarian syndrome http://www.pcosworldwidesupport.com
Pregnant
http://www.fpa.org.uk/Information/Dontpanic/pregnant
www.bpas.org
www.brook.org.uk
www.mariestopes.org.uk
• Premenstrual tension
• Vaginal discharge
http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/clin/shac/advice/symptoms/female/dischargef.htm
http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/shac
- vulval pain
Helpful Information
Follow the links below for more information.
Painful periods
These affect 80% of women at some time. Usually it is not a sign of a serious underlying problem and can be treated with self-help methods
Treatment
Over the counter medication
• Painkillers e.g. paracetamol and ibuprofen
• Feminax which contains hyoscine which may help the muscle contractions
• Hot water bottle
• Moderate physical exercise
Prescribed medications
• Anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen or mefenamic acid (Ponstan)
These are not suitable for everyone e.g. asthmatics or if you get indigestion.
• The oral contraceptive pill and other methods of contraception
Please discuss with your doctor.