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Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to women’s health. Jean Hailes provides clinical care, educational resources and evidence-based health information to all women, girls and gender-diverse people, and the health professionals who care for them.
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Jean Hailes provides all women with evidence-based information on a range of health topics including PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, periods, persistent pelvic pain, anxiety and more.
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You may need a colposcopy after an abnormal pap smear. Find out what a colposcopy is and what happens when you have one.
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Learn more about anxiety, the symptoms, causes, how to manage the condition and where you can get help.
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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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You don’t need to struggle with anxiety – there are lots of ways to manage it. One of the most important things you can do is be kind to yourself. Try not…
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People have different experiences of anxiety. Symptoms can vary depending on the type and level of anxiety. Some symptoms may develop over time – you…
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What causes one person to feel anxious may not have the same effect on another person. Anxiety is usually caused by a combination of factors.
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Learn how to look after your bones and reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.
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Learn more about your breast health, know what is normal and how to do a self breast check.
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Breasts are part of female and male bodies. But there’s quite a difference in size, shape and function of breasts between the sexes. Learn more about…
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Many conditions can affect your breasts. Learn more about the conditions, causes, treatments, and when to see your doctor.
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