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Pain which occurs during penetrative sex is experienced by as many as 15% of women. The general term used to describe this pain is dyspareunia. It can be caused by gentle contact with the genitalia or with deeper penetration. The...

As they grow up, young people need to be able to talk and learn about these things: Their developing body. They will do some learning about puberty at school but you need to talk about this at home too. Respect for themselves. Your child...

All the people who work at Sandyford, including staff at our special young people's clinics called The Place, have had training in how confidentiality works and in protecting children and young people.  At the Sandyford confidentiality...

For children and young people There are lots of good sources of information for children and teenagers. You can check these out yourself, do it with your child, or help your child access them for themselves. To start with you can check out...

When you're not in a relationship More people than ever before now choose not to rush into relationships or decide that living in a relationship is not for them. It can sometimes be difficult for other people to accept this decision,...

The contraceptive patch is a small, thin, beige coloured patch, nearly 5cm x 5cm in size. You stick it on your skin and it releases two hormones - oestrogen and progestogen. You can get the patch free of charge from: your GP if they provide...

The endometrium is the inner lining of the womb in which an embryo (fertilised egg) is implanted and grows. When no egg is fertilised, the lining breaks down and is discharged as a period. Endometriosis is a condition in which patches of endometrium occur...

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A vasectomy is a sterilisation operation performed on men

Whether it is lifelong or acquired, if you have a physical disability or illness this can sometimes affect sexuality. It is important for people who might support you with aspects of your sexuality that you are an individual and they should...

Contraception & Reproductive Health  This section of the website offers information and links to services on all aspects of Contraception and Reproductive health.  This includes: The varied methods of contraception...

Combined oral contraception pill (COC) -You can get the pill free of charge from contraception or sexual health clinics or general practice. -There are different pills to choose from -Not everyone can use the pill so your...

Sandyford Central   For address and further information click here Most patients attend our 'all-day walk-in' clinic. Registration Times 08:30 am to 3.00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and  Friday 08:30...

There are a lot of feelings, emotions and sensations attached to sex. Happiness, pleasure and joy are just some of the positive emotions that you can experience. Sex should feel good, pleasurable and sensually stimulating. These...

Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition which causes physical, behavioural and psychological symptoms in a regular pattern during the second half of the menstrual cycle. The symptoms disappear when the periods start and return again before...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is also known as the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. It is a condition where numerous small cysts (each less than 1cm) occur in the ovaries About 25% of British women have polycystic ovaries. However, only a small number...

There are different opinions about pornography. Whatever you think about pornography you should never feel pressured or pressure anyone into watching it or into imitating it. Don't let anyone film you (even with a mobile phone) doing anything...

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a short course (28 day course) of anti-HIV medication that can be offered to an HIV negative person in the event that they are exposed to the HIV virus, for example during sex.  A medical professional...

Referrals to the Sandyford: Sandyford is a large organisation offering sexual, reproductive and emotional health services to clients.  A majority of our clients access services via self referral and take the opportunity to attend the drop...

Books Resources aimed at people working within the health field can be found in a zoned area of the library. Members of the public are welcome to browse this area too as the majority of items here can also be borrowed. Sandyford...

Some women decide to continue the pregnancy, some opt for adoption, and some decide on termination of pregnancy or abortion. About 1 in 3 women have an abortion at some point. If you are pregnant, and are unsure what to do, need to talk to someone, or feel that you would wish to have an abortion, it is important to go and see your general practitioner or come to speak to a member of staff at Sandyford. If you decide to come to Sandyford, you will be welcome to attend the TOPAR (Termination of Pregnancy Assessment and Referral) service. You will have time to talk, and will see staff who will help to support your decision. After a termination some women are surprised by the strong feelings they have. This is not unusual. It sometimes helps to talk about them with a counsellor. Sandyford offers a single counselling session for women who have had a termination how ever long ago.

Smoking - how you can help your pregnant partner to give up smoking (NHS Health Scotland, 2006) Translations are available in Polish

If you think you might be pregnant you need to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible. You can buy a pregnancy test from any pharmacist and larger supermarkets. Some young women prefer to get a free test at a specialist sexual...

A missed period is one of the biggest clues that a woman is pregnant. However, there are many reasons a period may be late or not come at all. These can include changes to your diet, rigorous exercise, travel, and stress. Some women's periods...

An ectopic pregnancy is when the pregnancy is growing outside the womb (uterus), usually in the fallopian tube. A molar pregnancy is a much rarer condition where the placenta is abnormal. Both ectopic and molar pregnancy can cause bleeding...

The symptoms experience with the menopause can be distressing for some women. This section will provide provide you with suitable links to information regarding all the various aspects of diagnosis, symtoms and treatment options.

Young people can feel under pressure to have sex. And some young people put pressure on others to have sex. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Most young people aged under 16 have not had sex. Too many teenagers who have had sex regret...

Sexual problems include difficulties that you might have when you are having sex. These problems might stop you or your partner from enjoying sex together. Sexual dysfunction is the term a doctor would use to describe sexual problems. Sexual...

Professional Helpline:  0141 211 8646. The professional helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9.00 -12.30 and 1.00 - 4.30 pm. Calls are answered by an experienced Sexual Health Nurse. In addition to her own expertise she has access...

The progestogen-only pill contains one hormone called 'progestogen', this is similar to the natural hormone women produce in their ovaries. There are lots of different types of progestogen-only pills you can choose from. You can get the pill...

What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, often resulting in swelling of the gland and pain, but also urinary symptoms (poor stream of urine or pain on urination) and sexual dysfunction (problems with erections...

Being sexually healthy is about feeling good, positive and confident about sexual feelings and relationships choices. Being sexually healthy mean understanding and acting on emotions, being respectful and understanding of ourselves, along with...

It's not okay to pay for sex. In fact it's against the law. There are young people and adults who may try to get you involved in having sex with them or with other people which involves them paying for it or giving gifts. It can be hard to understand...

Prostitution in itself is not illegal. However, many of the activities surrounding prostitution are illegal. As such, it's illegal to offer or pay for sexual acts in public, to cause offence to the public by offering or performing sexual acts,...

The following section contains the clinical protocols that are followed within Sandyford services. In cases/conditions where a West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network (MCN) protocol exists, the Sandyford protocol follows this guidance....

Pubic Lice are often called "crabs". They are tiny insects, just about visible to the naked eye. Pubic lice cling onto human hair particularly in the pubic area but can affect hair in the armpit, legs, chest, beard and eyelashes,...