Vaginal Discharge and Gynaecological Cancer: When to Investigate
Certain discharge patterns — watery, blood-stained, persistent, or post-menopausal — require a cancer workup rather than empirical antibiotic treatment.
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Persistent Pelvic Pain in Women: When It’s Not Endometriosis
Persistent pelvic pain when endometriosis has been ruled out — other diagnoses to consider. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel.
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Your 30s and 40s: When to Worry
Abnormal vaginal bleeding patterns in women in their 30s and 40s — when to worry, what to test. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel.
Postmenopausal Bleeding: The 7 Most Likely Causes, Ranked
Postmenopausal bleeding — 7 most likely causes ranked by frequency, including endometrial cancer. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel.
Investigating Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Tests, Biopsy and What to Expect
From transvaginal ultrasound to endometrial biopsy and hysteroscopy, an expert explains the full investigation pathway for abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Investigating Chronic Pelvic Pain: Tests, Laparoscopy and When to See an Oncologist
Chronic pelvic pain deserves a structured investigation, not repeated analgesia prescriptions. An expert explains the workup from first tests to laparoscopy and oncological referral.
Pain During Intercourse: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Dyspareunia affects 1 in 5 women and has identifiable causes. Deep pelvic pain during intercourse can signal endometriosis, fibroids, or — in some cases — gynaecological cancer.
Vulvar Itching That Will Not Go Away: When to See a Specialist
Persistent vulvar itching is not always thrush. Lichen sclerosus and VIN are conditions that require specialist diagnosis and long-term surveillance.
Vaginal Discharge: What Is Normal and What Needs Attention
Most vaginal discharge is normal or the result of common infections. But certain patterns signal gynaecological pathology that requires urgent assessment.
Postmenopausal Bleeding: Never Normal, Always Worth Investigating
Any vaginal bleeding after the menopause must be investigated without delay. A gynaecological oncologist explains why, and what the investigation involves.