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Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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.

Vision and mission

Healthier lives for all women, girls and gender diverse people.

How Jean Hailes for Women’s Health can help

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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Last reviewed: July 2023

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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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Isn’t it time we did away with strict food rules and… | Jean Hailes

What does a healthy relationship with food look like? Zoe: A healthy relationship with food is one where ideally you can enjoy any food in moderation…

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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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Premature and early menopause | Jean Hailes

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 | Jean Hailes

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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Nutrition and healthy living | Jean Hailes

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 and heart health

When to get a heart check

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Hormonal health – clues made clear | Jean Hailes

Hormones can be a complex area of women's health, but certain changes to your vagina and vulva can give you some insight.

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What causes persistent pelvic pain? | Jean Hailes | Jean Hailes

Persistent pelvic pain (also called chronic pelvic pain) is a complex condition caused by a range of physical, psychological and social factors.

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Menopause | Jean Hailes

Menopause is the final menstrual period. It can occur naturally and at the expected age, prematurely or early. Learn about symptoms, management and more.

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