Medical signs are signals sent by the body when something is wrong. Unlike symptoms, which we can feel ourselves, signs are usually seen or measured by a doctor. Together, they help us understand what is happening in the body and, if necessary, start treatment in time.

Medical signs are external and internal manifestations of changes in health status.

The female reproductive system consists of internal and external organs. The external organs are collectively called the vulva, and the internal organs are the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Signs of organ dysfunction can manifest both externally and internally. External signs include redness of the skin, swelling, or fever. Internal signs are changes in organ function that cause significant discomfort, such as bleeding. By paying attention to these signals, you can get tested in time and prevent serious problems from developing.Medical signs are reflected in some of our most famous symbols and signs.

Signs related to the female reproductive system

It is especially important for women to monitor the condition of their reproductive system. Any changes, even minor ones, may be a sign that the body needs help or additional examination. These signals help to notice in time that something unusual is happening in the body and requires attention.

These signs include:

1. Menstrual cycle disorders: too frequent or, conversely, infrequent menstruation. Sudden changes in the cycle and pain during menstruation indicate a problem.
2. Unusual discharge. If vaginal discharge has a strange smell, colour or consistency, for example, if it has become too thick or watery, this may be a sign of infection or other disorders.
3. Pain in the lower abdomen. Constant or acute pain in the lower abdomen may signal problems with the ovaries, uterus or other reproductive organs. Sometimes the pain is related to menstruation, but if it recurs frequently or intensifies, it is advisable to see a doctor and get tested.
4. Difficulties with conception. If a woman is unable to conceive for a long time despite regular sexual intercourse without contraception, this may be a sign of reproductive system disorders. In such cases, it is also important to consult a specialist to understand the causes and, if necessary, begin treatment.
5. Changes in the breasts. Pain, lumps or changes in the shape of the mammary glands can be associated with both the menstrual cycle and more serious diseases such as mastitis or cancer.

The above signs should not be ignored, as they are signals that something is wrong in the body. Regular check-ups with a gynaecologist and self-monitoring of your condition will help you notice changes in time and stay healthy.

Any type of pain (sharp, dull, aching) in the lower abdomen and lower back is a reason to see a doctor. Medical attention is required for uterine bleeding not related to menstruation, bloody discharge in the middle of the cycle, pain or discomfort during intercourse.

If your menstrual cycle has become too long or too short, the amount or consistency of your discharge has changed, or you have itching and burning in the genital area, make an appointment with your doctor. The sooner you get tested and diagnosed, the better your chances of preventing the development of serious diseases.

Medical signs in cancer prevention

Medical signs allow cancer to be diagnosed in women at the earliest stages, when treatment is most effective. Preventive visits to a gynaecologist, mammologist and other specialists allow for the timely detection of breast lumps and atypical changes in the cervix, as well as determining the nature of unusual discharge or bleeding, which can lead to more serious consequences.

Early detection of these signs often saves lives, because in the early stages, many types of cancer have virtually no symptoms. It is important not to ignore the slightest changes and to undergo regular examinations, even if everything seems to be fine.

Important! Ideally, every woman should have an annual check-up with a gynaecologist, or even better, visit this specialist every six months. Following this recommendation helps to diagnose and treat vaginal infections, inflammatory diseases and endometriosis in a timely manner.

Mental well-being and response to stress

Stress and psychological state also affect a woman’s health, including her risk of developing cancer. Chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance, weaken the immune system and affect the reproductive system.

Medical signs are a kind of ‘signal’ from the body. Sometimes they manifest directly, and sometimes indirectly: for example, through menstrual cycle disorders, constant fatigue, frequent infections, or skin and hair problems. Pay attention to the signals your body sends you. Learn to take care of your mental health, notice problems in a timely manner, and reduce health risks.

Carefully monitor the condition of your reproductive system, which often signals possible disorders in the early stages, including serious diseases. Regular visits to the doctor for preventive examinations, attentive care for yourself, and timely response to any unusual changes significantly increase your chances of staying healthy. Don’t forget about your mental health: stress, fatigue and emotional tension have a negative effect on the body and can manifest themselves in different ways. Simply paying attention to yourself and taking a comprehensive approach to your health will help you live a full life and feel good.

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In yet another Labour scandal, MP Tulip Siddiq is facing an Interpol red notice request from Bangladesh. A court has ordered authorities to seek her arrest on corruption charges related to a real estate project.

This follows three previous convictions in absentia sentencing her to six years in prison for separate corruption cases involving her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Guardian reported that:

Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission has alleged Siddiq used her relationship with her aunt, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to influence the allocation of a plot of state-owned land in Dhaka’s Gulshan district to a private company. Siddiq has rejected the claim as baseless and politically motivated.

Tulip Siddiq: web of deceit

Of course, Tulip Siddiq is another one of the many considered to be in Peter Mandelson’s circle. Siddiq received a donation of £35,835 from Global Counsel in November 2023. 

Mandelson co-owned Global Counsel, a lobbying company that helped corporations “see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy.” It built “a lucrative business from his political contacts built up while a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.”

Global Counsel went into administration following the latest Epstein revelations as host of household names — including Tesco, Bank of America, and Barclays fled the “Britain’s most influential public affairs agencies.”

Sharmen Rahman, Green Party spokesperson for Equalities & Diversity, shared the news quipping “Mandelson approved Quality candidates update.”

Mandelson approved Quality candidates update: https://t.co/INBYXjh3My

— Sharmen Rahman (@sharmen_r) February 26, 2026

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Seems like Mandelson’s clique can’t catch a break.

Greens have previously also questioned how much Starmer has known about the crimes of colleagues associated with Mandelson:

Questions about Mandelson, his heinous crimes and how much Starmer knew.

Dan Norris, elected as Lab MP, arrested – 2 counts of rape.

Tulip Siddiq sentenced to 4 years.

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I wonder why Labour have made 3 attack videos about me in the last 24 hours?

They’re done. Finished. Toast. pic.twitter.com/ZolFdugJyX

— Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) February 2, 2026

Bubbling scandal

Siddiq resigned as Treasury minister in January 2025 after Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission filed a case against her and her family, investigating corruption and embezzlement under her aunt Sheikh Hasina’s ousted regime.

She also referred herself to the independent adviser on ministerial standards, Laurie Magnus, who found she had not breached the ministerial code. As it happens, Magnus is also the man Keir Starmer is calling on to “fast-track” an investigation into Josh Simons, who accidentally leaked to a WhatsApp group that he’s already been told he’s in the clear. Whoops.

So yes, Laurie Magnus will likely be back once again to ahem clear another Labour figure of wrongdoing.

Reform UK’s chairman, David Bull, stated on Newsnight last night, 26 February, that Labour would have won the Gorton and Denton by-election, if only they fielded Andy Burnham in the first place.

Now, that looks a little odd, doesn’t it? The second-place party is giving tips to the third-place party on how to beat them. The Canary has written a great deal about Labour being Reform-lite, but surely giving each other a leg-up is a bit much?

Only, if you were to consider it from Reform’s perspective, it makes complete sense. See, in order for the left vote to split, Labour would actually have to field someone, you know… on the left (yeah yeah, disclaimers to come).

Reform knows that; Reform needs that. It can’t survive the immigrant-bashing right vote being shared between itself, Labour, the Conservatives, and whatever the fuck Rupert Lowe is doing at the time. Or, to put it another way:

Starmer can’t even gift a seat to the far-right on a silver platter without fucking it up.

‘You would have won’

After a by-election that even frothing lefty indie outlets thought was going to be a close-run thing, the Greens ended up taking it by a wide margin.

On Newsnight the night of the by-election, Reform UK’s David Bull said:

Having spoken to lots of Labour voters, if you had fielded Andy Burnham, you would have won. Full stop. But Kier Starmer didn’t want him on the pitch. This is all about the preservation of Kier Starmer. It was a very bad mistake by the Labour Party.

Burnham, the popular Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, announced his intention to run in Gorton and Denton back in January. However, he was swiftly blocked by his party’s ruling body.

Burnham is frequently perceived as a viable left-wing alternative to Starmer for the head of the Labour Party. However, his road to the top would be much easier with a seat in the Commons, rather than the mayorship.

As such, Starmer couldn’t allow him the opportunity of a win. Even, that is, if it meant potentially handing the seat to Reform. Better the far-right than the near-left, ay?

Caveat time

I promised you caveats, and there are of course caveats. Burnham’s credentials as ‘actually left wing’ are severely questionable. Your Party’s Zarah Sultana recently pointed out that:

Andy Burnham played a key role in privatising our NHS while serving as Health Secretary.

Andy Burnham voted for the 2003 Iraq War — an illegal invasion that led to the deaths of over a million Iraqis.

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Andy Burnham was a member of Labour Friends of Israel, an apartheid state that has committed genocide against the Palestinian people.

Gorton and Denton deserves a genuinely socialist MP — one who doesn’t vote for illegal wars, stands in solidarity with Palestine and is proudly anti-Zionist.

It’s a mark of how far Labour has fallen that Burnham now represents the leftward section of the increasingly right-wing party. But hey ho.

By contrast, Starmer’s Gorton and Denton pick was councillor Angeliki Stogia. Stogia supports NHS privatisation through ‘Private Finance Initiatives’, and has acted as a corporate lobbyist. Plus, she had Starmer’s backing — basically the right-of-center’s kiss of death.

Stogia won just 25.4% of the vote, in what was once a Labour safe-seat.

‘People are sick of them’

When Newsnight’s presenter Paddy O’Connell asked Zack Polanski if he agreed with Bull’s assessment, the Green leader replied:

No I don’t agree, actually. I think Andy Burnham is still a Labour Party politician, and I think people are sick of them.

Some polling has indeed suggested that Burnham would have won the seat, if he was permitted to run. We can never know precisely how that would have shaken out in real life, because Starmer would clearly rather cut off his own nose than allow the Labour right to lose its stranglehold on the party.

I wrote this piece somewhat tongue-in-cheek, talking about Starmer trying to gift the seat to Reform.

However, on a more serious note, the Green’s Hannah Spencer ran a fantastic campaign, taking an incredible 40.7% of the vote. She deserved the win on her own merit, Burnham or no Burnham. And now, Gorton and Denton has the left-wing MP it deserves.

Meanwhile, as their chairman demonstrated, Reform has been left rattled by Labour’s competition on the right. Personally speaking, they can fucking eat each other as far as I care.

Featured image via the Canary

On the morning of 27 February, the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square, London, was smeared with red paint:

Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action

The statue is a so-called listed sculpture and is part of a group of statues of politicians (some of the other ones were NOT complicit in genocide) (we think)https://t.co/1kP05fpwj1

— Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 27, 2026

Dutch group Free the Filton 24 NL claimed the action. It’s one of many international groups standing in solidarity with Palestine Action, especially with the 33 political prisoners. This is the first action this group has claimed on UK soil.

Hiding from accountability

In a public statement, Dutch activist Olax Outis, spoke on behalf of the group. He openly expressed his opinion of the British and Dutch governments, calling them:

a bunch of cowards hiding from accountability.

The antisemite Winston Churchill, responsible for implementing the Balfour Declaration that handed Palestine over to the Israeli occupier, gets his fair share of insults as well. Although Outis noted that if it existed, he would rather demolish a statue of current Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

This is Free the Filton 24 NL’s first action outside its own borders. But the group has stood in solidarity with the British resistance to genocide since its founding. The Dutch activists have joined the British people in their recent series of celebrations, but remind the still oppressed UK citizens:

We aren’t done yet. This isn’t over.

Like thousands of activists in dozens of countries across the world, Free the Filton 24 NL targeted the British Embassy in its country. It used daily noise protests, vandalism, blockades, and an envelope containing baby poo delivered to the mailbox. Largely ignored, which seems to be a very good representation by the embassy, the group demands the UK government to “Clean up your shit!”

Another target is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, because the human rights violations in the UK also affect the human rights of Dutch citizens. Fifteen Dutch citizens have been arrested a total of 40 times on suspicion of terrorism. Thirty-nine of these allegedly terrorist acts involved silently holding a sign that read:

I oppose genocide – I support Palestine Action

Churchill statue a listed sculpture

Outis is currently under arrest, and the Metropolitan police are investigating. Whether the statue of Winston Churchill can be restored is currently unclear. The statue is a so-called listed sculpture and is part of a group of statues of politicians, some of them not complicit in genocide.

Churchill is now considered by many Britons to be the most popular politician ever. But after world war two, the British people voted the wartime prime minister out of office as quickly as possible, making way for a progressive counter-narrative.

Free the Filton 24 NL calls him out for Zionist war crimes. And compares him to current war criminal Keir Starmer and human rights violator Yvette Cooper.

‘Actievoeren werkt!’ – ‘Action works!’

British activist groups and their international comrades have recently achieved several major victories. The ban on Palestine Action has been declared unlawful, the Filton 24 have all been acquited of aggravated burglary, and most of them have been released on bail.

The nearly 3,000 people arrested on terrorism charges since July have so overwhelmed the system that police seem to have given up the investigation entirely. Charges are met with mockery, suspects wear the terrorist label as a badge of honour.

The hunger strikes have been paused and the strikers appear to be largely recovering. All over the world, people are cheering for the victory of the British people over their deceitful rulers.

But in occupied Palestine, dozens of people are still being slaughtered by the Zionist occupier every day. Drones are still being manufactured in the UK, advertised at Dutch arms fairs as ‘field tested [on Palestinians]’.

The Netherlands and the UK are still investing tens of billions of euros and pounds in Israel. Outis stated:

We’re still dealing with two governments that have made it clear they would rather let their own citizens die than stop genocide. That is why we must continue to take action. We are not done yet.

Featured image via the Canary

Labour had a clear message in the Gorton & Denton by-election, and that message was ‘only we can beat Reform‘. The problem, of course, is that they didn’t beat Reform.

Despite this, they’re still suggesting only they can can do what they just publicly did not:

Despite all the evidence Labour are going to cling to the strategy that ‘only Labour can beat Reform’ because its all they have. pic.twitter.com/bE5f4PD2XG

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) February 27, 2026

Is it too much to ask that they offer voters something besides nonsensical slogans?

Just nationalise utilities and tax the rich, for god’s sake; it’s not rocket science!

The Failure Party

In case you missed the results, here they are – a staggering defeat for Labour:

‼️ BREAKING: Greens WIN Gorton and Denton by-election in a landslide victory

🟢 Grn: 41% (+27)
➡️ Ref: 29% (+15)
🔴 Lab: 25% (-25)
🔵 Con: 2% (-6)
🟠 Lib: 2% (-2)

Green GAIN from Labour (+/- vs GE2024)

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‼️First-ever Green win in an MP by-election pic.twitter.com/4dizRt7dOR

— Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ (@LeftieStats) February 27, 2026

As you can see, Labour didn’t even beat Reform to second place.

As Stats for Lefties added:

The Labour vote was literally cut in half

— Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ (@LeftieStats) February 27, 2026

In the video at the top, Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said:

I think what is really clear is that there is a big majority in this constituency that hasn’t voted for Reform, and on the day the Greens have managed to win that argument that they were best placed to do that.

But I’m not sure whether that would totally translate in a general election.

So Labour are transitioning from ‘only we can win in Gorton & Denton‘ to ‘only we can win in the general election‘. The more elections they lose, however, the harder it is to sell that message.

“only Labour can beat Reform” was a terrible slogan to push so aggressively in this election

Labour could have made a much more positive case for their candidate (who always had a decent chance of winning!) but instead chose to just… lie to people

Voters saw right through it

— Josh Housden (@JoshHousden) February 27, 2026

Oh, and it doesn’t help that Labour used so many dirty tricks in this by-election (including faking a tactical voting campaign):

Beyond losing the seat, Labour have managed to destroy any trust they might have enjoyed with tactical voters at the next election thanks to their endless lying about being “the only party that can beat Reform” pic.twitter.com/c8WLUFGFpL

— Nicholas Guyatt (@NicholasGuyatt) February 27, 2026

Novara’s Aaron Bastani, meanwhile, suggested the following:

Labour knew they were lying when they said only they could beat Reform. Their own data would have indicated it after a certain point.

Which means only one thing: the objective was to deprive the Greens of votes so Reform COULD WIN. A Green win was the bigger worry.

— Aaron Bastani (@AaronBastani) February 27, 2026

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Historic loss

The Gorton and Denton constituency has only existed since 2024, but the areas covered by it have voted Labour for decades. In other words, Keir Starmer ended a streak which lasted for around half a century.

And it didn’t have to happen.

As we reported, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wanted to run, and he’s incredibly popular. Starmer and his cronies blocked him, and now Labour have suffered a loss so great there will surely be a leadership challenge.

People pointed out that Starmer made a public show of banishing Labour progressives who wanted things like nationalisation and peace. Starmer referred to these people as “fleas”. Now, the fleas have come back to bite him in the Gorton & Dentons:

“If you don’t like that, if you don’t like the changes that we’ve made, I say the door is open, and you can leave”. – Keir Starmer, February 15 2023 pic.twitter.com/YDZvNiSPZm

— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) February 27, 2026

Despite his record-breaking unpopularity, Starmer actually travelled to Gorton & Denton to support his candidate. Describing this as a “kiss of death”, we wrote:

If it was a “smart move”, it will be Starmer’s first since he took office.

If it was a bad move, it will be far from his worst move over the past week.

As it turned out, it was a bad move.

Jokes

At this point, the idea that ‘only Labour can win‘ has literally become a joke:

Remember, only Labour can beat reform.

lol https://t.co/3ug8Fbn5n7

— Kieran💚 (@KieranGreen2003) February 27, 2026

The question is this: will Labour get some new material, or will they repeat the line until it’s not even funny anymore?

Featured image via Stats for Lefties

It’s no secret that we here at the Canary believed the Green Party could win in Gorton & Denton:

Labour are upset because the Greens are addressing issues actual issues that matter to voters in Gorton & Denton

Via @willem_moore_uk https://t.co/z36llAujh1

— Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 25, 2026

While we thought they’d do well, however, we didn’t anticipate quite how well:

🚨 BREAKING: The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election from Labour

🟢 GRN: 14,980 (+10,170)
➡️ REF: 10,578 (+5,436)
🔴 LAB: 9,364 (-9,191)
🔵 CON: 706 (-2,182)
🔶 LD: 653 (-746)

Changes w/ 2024

— Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) February 27, 2026

It’s like Labour and Reform weren’t even trying.

Victorious

The above results show the number of voters in comparison to the 2024 general; the following shows the percentile change. As you can see, this is an absolutely disastrous result for Labour in what should be a stronghold:

🚨 IN FULL: The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election

🟢 Green: 14,980 (+10,170 / +211.4%)
➡️ Reform UK: 10,578 (+5,436 / +105.7%)
🔴 Labour: 9,364 (-9,191 / -49.5%)
🔵 Conservatives: 706 (-2,182 / -75.6%)
🔶 Liberal Democrats: 653 (-746 / -53.3%)
🐷 Monster Raving Loony…

— Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) February 27, 2026

40%! It wasn’t even close, completely out performed the polls. This is despite the vile smear campaigns from Reform and Labour. https://t.co/K0t8sF2FDS

— Curtis Daly (@CurtisDaly_) February 27, 2026

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While ‘Gorton and Denton’ has only existed since 2024, it’s comprised of parts of constituencies which have voted Labour for decades, including Manchester Gorton, Manchester Withington, and Denton and Reddish.

Keir Starmer has ended a streak which lasted for around half a century.

Labour kept saying they were the only party which could beat Reform, but they didn’t even beat them to second place.

Labour spent the election claiming the Greens weren’t in the race.

They claimed it was Labour versus Reform.

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They said that’s what their data said.

They lied. They lied through their teeth.

Never, ever, ever, ever trust what Labour say again. https://t.co/LyvkV5XWcb

— Owen Jones (@owenjonesjourno) February 27, 2026

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Labour have a new problem now too.

The seal has popped.

They can cry ‘only we can win‘ as much as they like, but people know that isn’t true now, and for many that was the last reason they had to vote Labour.

Excuses

The establishment said the Green Party couldn’t win, and look what happened.

We told you what’s possible, meanwhile, and we’ll continue to do so.

Congratulations to Hannah Spencer MP and to all those who believed that something better can come.

Oh, and be ready to hold your nerve moving forwards:

Expect the press attacks on the Greens to increase by 1,000%.

— Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 27, 2026

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Featured image via Barold