Our patient information resources are based on evidence from up-to-date guidance for doctors, but are written in a way which is easy for everyone to understand.
Many of our resources cover specific gynaecological conditions or procedures, as well as conditions or situations that can occur during pregnancy and birth.
If you are looking for more general information on pregnancy and birth, please see:
In this section
For information on Covid-19, see our Q&As for pregnant women and their families.
Access a range of resources about menopause and women's health in later life.
Our patient information is developed by the RCOG’s Patient Information Committee, made up of obstetricians and gynaecologists, midwives, and members of the RCOG Women’s Network.
All patient information resources are reviewed every three years, or before that time if clinical guidance on which they are based changes. You can read more on the development process here.
