Female sexual problems are health-related issues or body changes that affect people with female sex organs. Common examples include reduced sex drive, pain during sex or difficulty reaching orgasam. 


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Female sexual problems are health-related issues or body changes that affect people with female sex organs. Common examples include reduced sex drive, pain during sex or difficulty reaching orgasam. 

What can cause orgasm problems in women?

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Abnormal uterine bleeding

Microscopic diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis

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Bartholin's cyst

Dry vagina

Endometriosis

Female sexual problems

Fibroids

Ovarian cyst

Polycystic ovary syndrome 

Pelvic organ prolapse

Trichomonas vaginalis

Vaginismus

Vaginitis 

Vulvodynia (persistent vulval pain)

A period is when a person with a womb loses blood from the vagina for a few days. It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Periods usually happen once a month, but some people may get their period more or less often. Periods begin during puberty and end at menopause. 

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A period is when a person with a womb loses blood from the vagina for a few days. It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Periods usually happen once a month, but some people may get their period more or less often. Periods begin during puberty and end at menopause. 


Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Your ethnic group and culture can play a part in how likely you are to get some health conditions. Discover what health conditions can affect South Asian people, and what you can do to reduce your risk

South Asian health: what you need to know

Indigestion can be very uncomfortable, but it isn’t usually a reason to worry. Discover how long it usually lasts for, what causes it and when you should see a doctor.


How long does indigestion last? 

Your ethnic group and culture can play a part in how likely you are to get some health conditions. Discover what health conditions can affect white people, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Caucasian health: what you need to know

Ludwig’s angina is a rare bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth, under the tongue. It happens when a tooth infection spreads past the tooth. Here are the symptoms of Ludwig’s angina and how to treat it.

Ludwig’s angina

If you’ve had COVID-19, you might be wondering if this means you can’t get it again. Discover what the scientific evidence says, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Can you get coronavirus twice?

If you have too much body fat, you may be overweight or obese. Find out what this means for your health, and what you can do to reduce your risk of problems.

What are the health risks of being overweight or obese?

High blood sugar, which happens when you have diabetes, can lead to several other health problems. Discover what these problems are, and what you can do to reduce your risk.


What are the health risks for people with diabetes?

Ageing is natural, but it means our bodies may not work as well. Find out what health conditions are common in older people, and what you can do to minimise your risk.

What are the health risks for older people?

If you have high blood pressure, you’re at risk of other health problems, too. Discover who gets high blood pressure, what conditions it is linked to, and what you can do to reduce your risk.


What are the health risks of having high blood pressure?

Low blood pressure isn’t always a cause for concern, but it can sometimes lead to problems. Find out more about the causes and symptoms, and when you should see a doctor.

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