Reproductive & Sexual Health
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer – Uncontrolled cell growth in the breast
Combined Hormonal Contraception
Combined Hormonal Contraception – Combination of synthetic progestogen and oestrogen
Emergency Contraception
Emergency Contraception – Forms of contraception that are effective if administered within a specified period after sexual intercourse
Endometriosis
Endometriosis – The growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, inducing a chronic, inflammatory reaction
Endometriosis
Endometriosis – A condition where endometrial tissue grows abnormally, outside of the uterus, within or outside of the pelvic cavity
Menopause
Menopause – 12 months of amenorrhoea
Non-Hormonal Contraception
Non-Hormonal Contraception – Contraceptive techniques including IUDs, Barrier Methods, and Sterilisation
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) – Infection of the female upper genital tract including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – A condition characterised by multiple small cysts within the ovary and excess androgen production.
Single Hormonal Contraception
Single Hormonal Contraception – Contraception containing no oestrogen, only progestin