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Women's health

Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.

Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.

Differences between heart disease in women and in men

Heart disease often goes undiagnosed in women, partly because symptoms can develop later. Learn more about why heart disease differs in men and women.

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.

Why women need iodine – and how to get more of it (hint: ice cream)

More than 4 in 10 women could be deficient in iodine, a mineral needed in pregnancy for healthy brain development in babies, reports the University of Sydney.

Painful sex for women

Experiencing pain or discomfort during sex is fairly common, but in some cases there is an underlying cause.

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.

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition that affects around 1 in 8 women; it's most common in sexually active women aged 20 to 24.

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer — particularly if you're too young for routine mammograms.

Perimenopause takes place as most women’s ovaries gradually stop working over a period of years, producing fewer eggs and releasing less of the hormones than usual. Learn more about how perimenopause affects women here.

Vaginal problems

Most women are concerned by common problems such as vaginal discharge, dryness, irritation and thrush at some stage.

Vaginal dryness

Although it can affect any woman, vaginal dryness is most common in women who have experienced menopause.

Female pattern baldness

Female pattern baldness (or androgenetic alopecia) is the most common type of hair loss and thinning in women.

Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 10 girls and women in their reproductive years.

Turner syndrome

This genetic disorder involves sensory, developmental and hormonal symptoms, but most girls and women with Turner syndrome enjoy a normal life.

Follicle stimulating hormone

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. It is an important hormone for normal functioning of the reproductive system in men and women.

Ovarian cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary and is common in women with regular periods. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.

Zika virus

Learn about the Zika virus, and why it's advisable for pregnant women to avoid travelling to countries with outbreaks.

Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be a sign of depression.

Screening for Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting 1 in 1,100 babies. Screening tests for Down syndrome are routinely offered to pregnant women.

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Women undergo breast implant surgery for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.

What is a urologist?

Urologists are surgeons who specialise in treating problems of the kidneys, bladder, urethra and adrenal glands in men, women and children.

Bladder prolapse

A prolapsed bladder develops when the bladder bulges into a woman’s vaginal wall. This can cause problems for some women, but treatments are available.

A self-test has made cervical screening even easier

A ‘self-collection’ cervical screening test is now available, meaning women who find the tests uncomfortable or embarrassing have another, easier option.

The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often leading to pain and infertility. Despite one celeb's hysterectomy for endo at 31, it’s not a cure for endometriosis.

Folate

Folate is a B-group vitamin that your body needs to grow and develop. Everyone needs folate, but it’s especially important for pregnant women.

Female sexual problems

Many women experience sexual problems from time to time. Learn more about some common problems and how they can be treated.

Oestrogen blood test

Many women at some time have a blood test for oestrogen. It might be during pregnancy, if their menstrual cycle is unusual, or for some other reason.

Testosterone blood test

A testosterone blood test can show how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Men usually have more testosterone than women.

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Search results for: "women"

Life stage

Women's health

Health checks for women

Differences between heart disease in women and in men

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Why women need iodine – and how to get more of it (hint: ice cream)

Painful sex for women

Painful periods

Pelvic inflammatory disease

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

Perimenopause

Vaginal problems

Vaginal dryness

Female pattern baldness

Pregnancy

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Turner syndrome

Follicle stimulating hormone

Ovarian cysts

Zika virus

Postnatal depression

Screening for Down syndrome

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

What is a urologist?

Bladder prolapse

A self-test has made cervical screening even easier

The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis

Folate

Female sexual problems

Oestrogen blood test

Testosterone blood test

Life stage

Women's health

Health checks for women

Differences between heart disease in women and in men

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Why women need iodine – and how to get more of it (hint: ice cream)

Painful sex for women

Painful periods

Pelvic inflammatory disease

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

Perimenopause

Vaginal problems

Vaginal dryness

Female pattern baldness

Pregnancy

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Turner syndrome

Follicle stimulating hormone

Ovarian cysts

Zika virus

Postnatal depression

Screening for Down syndrome

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

What is a urologist?

Bladder prolapse

A self-test has made cervical screening even easier

The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis

Folate

Female sexual problems

Oestrogen blood test

Testosterone blood test

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