Female infertility
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Female infertility - MyDr.com.au
There are several factors that can affect a woman's fertility. Treatments are available for many of the causes of female infertility and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF can help some women get pregnant.
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Fertility tests and treatments
There are different tests available to determine your fertility, and a number of fertility treatments available to both and your partner if you are struggling to fall pregnant.
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Infertility treatment | Jean Hailes
There are many reasons a woman may have difficulty becoming pregnant. There are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant including lifestyle changes, surgery, hormone treatment and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
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Infertility
Many people take time to fall pregnant, but infertility is when a woman doesn't fall pregnant after having 12 months of regular unprotected sex.
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All about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | Jean Hailes
Read about causes, signs and symptoms of PCOS, as well as diagnosis and treatments available to help. Jean Hailes is Australia's leader in women's health.
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The Pink Elephants Support Network - Female Fertility Issues - Pink Elephants
The Pink Elephants Support Network are a not for profit charity, formed to support women through miscarriage, pregnancy loss and beyond.
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Smoking and fertility
We all know that smoking can cause cancer, heart disease and a range of other health problems. Many smokers don’t realise that smoking can also affect both men’s and women’s fertility.
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Infertility in men - Better Health Channel
A couple isn't suspected of fertility problems until they have tried and failed to conceive for one year.
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Fact sheets | Your Fertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition affecting women in their reproductive years
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Endometriosis | Your Fertility
Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus also grows in other areas of the body
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone test - Australasian Menopause Society
Anti-Mullerian Hormone test alone not reliable
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Contraception - Australasian Menopause Society
While fertility naturally declines with age, there is still a chance of pregnancy for up to 12 months after the last menstrual period for women over 50 (24 months for women who reach menopause before 50 years).
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Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) - Pathology Tests Explained
To help evaluate function; to detect adrenal tumours including cancers; to help determine the cause of masculine physical characteristics () in females or early puberty in boys
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Contraception - Australasian Menopause Society
The following topic concerning the contraception may be found in the AMS Information Sheets. Contraception While fertility declines with age, women are at risk of an unintended pregnancy until 12 months after the last menstrual period if over 50 years (24 months if below 50 years) Women should be provided with evidence-based information about all contraceptive options in order to support informed decision making Oestrogen containing methods (combined oral contraception and the vaginal ring
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Contraception in perimenopause: practice points for GPs - Australasian Menopause Society
The Australasian Menopause Society is at the forefront of new directions in women's health and aims to bring accurate, evidence-based information to health professionals and the community
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Endometriosis | Ausmed
The cause of endometriosis is not entirely clear. The dominant theory is that during menstruation, menstrual tissue (comparable to lining in the womb) passes back through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvis, where it attaches and grows.
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Let’s not normalise period pain - Medical Observer | Jean Hailes
Jean Hailes gynaecologist Dr Janine Manwaring discusses endometriosis and pelvic pain in this Medical Observer article for health professionals.
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Early Menopause - Australasian Menopause Society
The following topics concerning early menopause may be found in the AMS Information Sheets and the Early Menopause: Health Practitioners’ Perspectives digital resource (Healthtalk Australia).
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Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency - Australasian Menopause Society
Spontaneous Premature Ovarian Insufficiency is menopause occurring spontaneously in women younger than 40 years of age and affects approximately 1% of women. This was previously referred to as premature ovarian failure
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Bleeding – perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT - Australasian Menopause Society
Bleeding – perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT needs investigation
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