This booklet provides you with information to help you better understand your Cervical Screening Test results.

Chronic Pelvic Pain is pain in the area below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer.

A colposcopy is a procedure to find out whether there are abnormal cells on or in a woman's cervix or vagina.

There are many methods and types of contraception. Some are easier to use or more effective than others.

If you are using copper IUD for emergency contraception, you need to use it within five days or 120 hours after unprotected sex.

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect women of reproductive age. It occurs when endometrial-like tissue (similar to the tissue that lines the uterus (womb)) exists in other parts of the body - most commonly in the pelvis.

Both you and your growing baby need extra nutrients, and the best way to get them is to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods and be as healthy as possible as early as possible in your pregnancy.

Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomy is used to treat a number of conditions, including heavy or painful periods, fibroids and prolapse.

A hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your uterus (womb) using a small telescope (hysteroscope).

The National Immunisation Program provides free hepatitis B vaccine to infants shortly after birth.

Kyleena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 5 years.

Endometriosis laparoscopic surgery treats mild to severe cases by skilled surgeons trained in this method. During the procedure, they'll make a small incision in your abdomen so they can insert a tiny tube with a camera (laparoscope) through it.

A laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to inspect and operate on the organs inside the abdominal (belly) and pelvic area. Laparoscopy can be used for diagnosis, by viewing the internal organs or taking a tissue sample (biopsy).

Mirena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 8 years.

If your baby’s movement pattern changes, it may be a sign that they are unwell.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition. PCOS can be associated with problems such as irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial and body hair growth, acne, obesity, reduced fertility and increased risk of diabetes.

There is no doubt about it – pregnancy is physically demanding! Regular exercise is an essential way of helping your body cope with the increased demands on your joints, muscles, heart and lungs.

Sleep baby safely and reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy.

New research shows that going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy halves your risk of stillbirth compared with sleeping on your back.

The most important person in the family to be vaccinated, to give the highest protection to your newborn baby, is the mother during pregnancy.

During your pregnancy, your doctor or midwife should ask whether you want your baby to have Vitamin K by injection or by mouth, and they will arrange to provide it.

This information is for pregnant women planning to give birth in hospital. It is a good idea to pack a bag several weeks before your due date.