Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women".

Gynaecology waiting lists have surged to more than half a million patients – partly because doctors routinely dismiss women’s health problems as “benign”, a health leader is reported to have said.

A woman has told of the excruciating and debilitating pain she endured while stuck on a gynaecology waiting list for three and a half years as she urged the government to slash waiting times. Ms ...