Genital health

Sexuality

No one knows what makes people gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight. Our sexuality is normal and unique to us.

Period problems

While most period problems are not serious, they can cause pain and heavy bleeding that may impact on normal activities.

Cervical screening

Also known as a ‘smear’ test, and previously ‘PAP’ test. The NHS Cervical Screening programme aims to reduce the number of women who develop cervical cancer by detecting abnormal cells early.

Fertility

There are many things that might affect your ability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to full term, and there are various options for treatment or assisted conception.

Menopause

When a woman's oestrogen levels decrease and her ovaries stop producing an egg every month. She no longer has monthly periods and is unlikely to become pregnant.

Sterilisation

Sterilisation involves blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb (uterus). This means a woman's eggs cannot meet sperm, and fertilisation cannot happen.

Genital care

Good vaginal health can protect you against some infections.

Erectile dysfunction

The inability to get and then maintain an erection, also known as impotence.

Premature ejaculation

When a man ejaculates (comes) too quickly during sexual intercourse. There is no defined time but it usually refers to ejaculation in under two minutes.

Vasectomy

Cutting and sealing or tying the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis. Your semen will not contain sperm, so you cannot fertilise your partner’s egg.

Genital care

Taking care of your penis and genital area can help prevent infection and help you spot unusual lumps or swellings.

Sexuality

No one knows what makes people gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight. Our sexuality is normal and unique to us.