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Adenomyosis<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Congenital abnormalities<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Endometriosis<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Fibroids<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Heavy periods<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ovarian cysts<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
PCOS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
PMS & PMDD<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Adenomyosis<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb instead of coming away and leaving the body through the vagina as a period. It can be very painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Adenomyosis – NHS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Adenomyosis – NHS Inform<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Congenital abnormalities<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A congenital abnormality in the vagina or womb is a condition you are born with. They are usually discovered when you start your period and notice a problem.<\/p>\n

A scan will normally show where the abnormality is, and treatment will depend on the specific problem. You may need an operation to help fix what\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Congenital uterine abnormalities (differently-shaped womb) – Tommy’s<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Mullerian anomalies information leaflet – Brit SPAG<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ectopic pregnancy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

An ectopic pregnancy is when an egg is fertilised by male sperm after having sex and lodges in the fallopian tube instead of in the womb. It is dangerous to your health and needs medical attention immediately. Unfortunately, the egg must be removed in an operation as it\u2019s too dangerous to leave it to grow in the wrong place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Ectopic pregnancy – NHS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Endometriosis<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, in the body outside of the womb, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>What is endometriosis? – Endometriosis UK<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> Endometriosis – NHS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Endometriosis \u2013 Pelvic Pain Support Network<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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<\/i>Pain Relief for endometriosis – Endometriosis UK<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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