Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Painful periods
Painful periods are most common in young women, and the pain tends to ease as women get older. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.
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Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common but can stop some women from enjoying their normal activities. Here are some ways to manage painful periods.
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Menstruation (periods)
Menstruation happens about once a month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle, what causes your period and health problems related to periods.
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Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy
Subtotal hysterectomies are operations to remove part of the uterus (womb). Usually a subtotal hysterectomy is carried out to help with heavy or painful periods, and fibroids.
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