Spotting can be a sign of a pelvic infection, cysts, fibroids, polyps, or in rarer cases, gynecological cancer. If you’re bleeding heavily or it continues for a few days, it’s a good idea to check in with your gynae.

Everyone’s cramps are different, and it’s normal for many women to feel some pain. But your cramps shouldn’t leave you feeling incapacitated. If they do, it can be a sign of a bigger problem.

Pain during intercourse is actually pretty common, and most of the time, can be fixed by changing positions or lubing up. If it’s not, it may be a sign something’s going on internally. Deep pain can mean endometriosis, and a sudden, sharp pain could be a ruptured ovarian cyst.

Vaginal dryness during sex may mean you haven’t had the right amount of foreplay. More foreplay, plus using lube, may do the trick. If not, or if dryness is a daily problem, your gynae can help you figure out what’s causing it.

Regular discharge is mostly odourless. If you notice a slight change in the way your vagina or discharge smells, that’s totally normal. What’s not normal is a sudden foul or fishy odour, especially if it’s accompanied by a change in discharge colour, irritation, or itchiness.

A lack of period can be a sign of an ovulatory disorder like PCOS or in rare cases, premature ovarian failure (which leads to early menopause). Check with your doctor to rule these conditions out.

If these symptoms last longer than a day or two, or don’t go away after trying some over the counter vaginal itch cream, seeing your doc will help you figure out if an underlying problem (like a vaginal infection) is to blame.

Up to 20 percent of women don’t get orgasms. The Mayo Clinic notes that most women can’t achieve orgasm through vaginal penetration alone. Your gynae can help diagnose and treat any underlying conditions that may be keeping you from reaching the big O.

Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder is a form of severe PMS marked by extreme mood swings and physical symptoms like horrible cramps, breast tenderness, bloating, and lethargy. Your doctor can help you to treat it through a variety of non-invasive methods.

With so many different methods of contraception out there, there’s no reason to be unhappy with the method you use. So, start chatting with your doc about trying something new.