Symptoms
Common symptoms
Ovulation pain
Ovulation pain may occur around the middle of the menstrual cycle. It is usually mild, short-lived and not a cause for concern.
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is a feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen. It is often related to digestion and usually temporary.
Intestinal worms
Intestinal worms are parasitic infections of the gut. They can cause itching, abdominal pain and digestive symptoms.
Paralysis is when you are not able to move some or all your body. It can be temporary or permanent depending on what causes it.
Pelvic pain is felt in the lower part of your tummy. The type of pain varies, and it may be sudden and severe (acute pelvic pain) or last 6 months or longer (chronic pelvic pain).
Lumps or spots on your penis are not usually caused by anything serious, but you should always get them checked out.
It's common to have pain or discomfort before or during your period. There are things you can do to help ease the pain.
Everyone can get pins and needles but see a GP if you keep getting it or it lasts a long time.
Menopause is usually diagnosed in women over 45 who have not had a period for more than a year. Any bleeding from the vagina after this time needs to be checked by a GP.
Priapism is a prolonged and often painful erection not related to sexual stimulation. It is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment to prevent permanent damage.
