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Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation providing a range of important health services for women in Australia. Jean Hailes vision is women’s health now and for the future, with a focus on prevention right across the lifespan. The organisation combines clinical care, research, translation and education to build the health sector and women’s own capacity to improve health and wellbeing.

Research

The Jean Hailes Research Unit performs original research, and partners with other academic institutions, to identify and address gaps in knowledge about women’s health. Outcomes of this research are used to inform women’s health policy, support health care programs and improve women’s lives. The Jean Hailes Research Unit is based at the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Education/Translation

Jean Hailes Education works alongside clinicians and researchers to translate the latest findings into information and programs for both the community and health professionals.

This includes:

  • websites
  • resource booklets
  • magazine
  • fact sheets
  • video content
  • health articles
  • blog and app
  • professional development activities for health professionals (Jean Hailes is an accredited provider for the RACGP and QI&QCP program).

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Last reviewed: September 2019

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Navigating perimenopause

Perimenopause can be a time of hormonal fluctuations, but there are positive ways to find relief.

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Working without wincing | Jean Hailes

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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Looking after yourself | Jean Hailes

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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PCOS - fact sheet | Jean Hailes

This fact sheet explains what polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is, and the types of symptoms women may experience. It also includes information on how to…

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The issue with bioidentical hormones — Free health… | Jean Hailes

Claims that bioidentical hormones are safer and more natural than HRT/MHT are misleading and not based on scientific evidence.

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Hair & acne - management & treatment | Jean Hailes

Excess hair on the face and body (‘hirsutism’), hair loss from the scalp (‘alopecia’) and acne are often symptoms of PCOS and caused by high levels of…

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Is it heart-healthy or just hype? | Jean Hailes

Another day, another headline about the superheroes for heart health. Dark chocolate is good for it. A drop of red wine will reduce your risk of heart…

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Perimenopause | Jean Hailes

Understanding the change before 'The Change'. Manage the hormonal highs and lows and learn menopausal management strategies.

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Safer sex & STIs | Jean Hailes

What is safe sex and what are sexually transmissible infections (STIs)? The types of STIs including HIV, herpes, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, warts, lice,…

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Help from health professionals | Jean Hailes

Depending on your situation, you can get help from a range of health professionals. You might need help from a health professional if: your self-help…

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