Menstruation (periods)
Menstruation happens about once a month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle, what causes your period and health problems related to periods.
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Painful periods
Painful periods are most common in young women, and the pain tends to ease as women get older. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.
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Period problems
Suffering from heavy, painful or irregular periods? Does PMS affect your wellbeing? Learn about common period problems and how to cope.
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Irregular periods
The length of your cycle may change by the month, but if your period is suddenly very different, you should see your doctor.
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Puberty for girls
Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes that occurs to a girl when she becomes a young woman.
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Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 Australian women, but treatment is available. There's no need to suffer in silence.
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Vaginal discharge
Every woman has some vaginal discharge. It's usually healthy and serves a purpose. Here's how to know what's normal, and what's a sign of infection.
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Bleeding between periods
Vaginal bleeding between periods is not unusual, but should be checked by your doctor if it happens more than once or twice.
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Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation
An endometrial ablation is a common gynaecological operation. It helps relieve the symptoms of heavy periods. You should get less bleeding and pain.
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Hormonal medicines and periods
Some forms of hormonal contraception (for example the oral contraceptive pill, IUD coil, and injection) may affect your menstrual cycle.
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Breastfeeding and periods
Many factors determine when your period will return when you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.
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