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Do you ever have a sharp pain when you move your neck? Does the pain spread to your back, shoulders and/or arms?
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During menopause, it’s important to look after yourself. Healthy lifestyle choices will help to improve physical and emotional symptoms at every stage of…
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Premature menopause is when your final period happens before the age of 40 years. Early menopause is when your final period happens between the ages of 40…
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Adenomyosis is a condition where cells similar to those that line the uterus are also in the muscle wall of your uterus. Studies suggest that about one in…
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Learn more about eating and drinking for good health, including important nutrients, how to maintain a healthy weight and the current alcohol guidelines.
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Menopause (your final period) happens to most women. In Australia, the average age of menopause is 51 years, but it’s normal to have menopause anywhere…
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As menopause approaches, a lot of women experience fogginess and forgetfulness. Researchers in Australia are now investigating why.
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When you learn you may have a medical condition, there's often a new lingo or some tricky terminology to learn along with it. This is definitely the case…
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Things you can do, including natural pain relief techniques to help you manage persistent pelvic pain.
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Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) can affect the quality and length of your sleep, and poor sleep can increase your sensitivity to pain. This can be a vicious…
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