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Breast cancer is the world's most common cancer, affecting 2.3 million women annually. ER+/HER2+ subtypes, BRCA1/2 mutations, and TNM staging determine treatment. Learn about mammography, trastuzumab, tamoxifen, CDK4/6 inhibitors, and sentinel node biopsy.
Cervical cancer kills 342,000 women annually and is preventable by HPV vaccination and cervical screening. Nearly all cases are caused by high-risk HPV (16 and 18). Learn about CIN grading, colposcopy, LLETZ, radical hysterectomy, and chemoradiotherapy.
Endometriosis affects 10% of women of reproductive age. Often causing severe dysmenorrhoea, pelvic pain, and infertility. Learn about laparoscopy, hormonal treatments, GnRH analogues, and surgical excision.
Menopause affects all women, typically between ages 45-55, causing vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary changes, and long-term bone and cardiovascular effects. Learn about HRT (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone), non-hormonal options, and NICE guidance.
Menstrual disorders including heavy periods (HMB), painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, and amenorrhoea affect millions of women. Learn about PALM-COEIN classification, tranexamic acid, hormonal treatments, and endometrial ablation.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in or on the ovaries, found in up to 18% of postmenopausal women and frequently in women of reproductive age. Most are benign and self-resolving. Learn about functional vs complex cysts, RMI scoring, RCOG guidelines, and when surgery is needed.
PCOS affects 8-13% of reproductive-age women globally, making it the most common endocrine disorder in women. Irregular periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries are diagnostic criteria. Long-term risks include infertility, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata) are the most common benign pelvic tumours in women, affecting 70-80% of women by age 50. Learn about submucosal, intramural, and subserosal fibroid types, heavy menstrual bleeding, pressure symptoms, MRI diagnosis, medical therapy (ulipristal, GnRH analogues), and surgical options (myomectomy, hysterectomy, UAE, HIFU).
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