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Glossary

Smear test

A smear test refers to cervical screening, a test that checks the health of your cervix.

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Pelvic radiation therapy

A woman’s sex life and vaginal health may be adversely affected by cancer radiation therapy to the pelvic area.

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Hysterectomy

The type of hysterectomy you have depends on the reason for the operation and how much of your uterus can be left intact. 

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Genital Reconstruction Surgery (GRS)

Genital Reconstruction Surgery (GRS) is a procedure that changes the physical characteristics of genitalia. 

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Endocrine therapy

Treatment for oestrogen positive breast cancers may include endocrine therapy (e.g. tamoxifen).

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists specialising in pregnancy, postnatal care, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.

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Dilation therapy

Vaginal dilators are designed to gently stretch and improve the flexibility of the vaginal canal. 

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Chemotherapy

Women undergoing chemotherapy for cancer will often experience symptoms of early menopause.

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