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Women's health

Learn more about women's health topics, such as menopause, breast cancer, relaxation, ovarian cancer and period pain.

International Women's Day 2016

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Find out how to get involved.

Jean Hailes Women's Health Week 2017

Jean Hailes Women's Health Week aims to encourage women to talk about issues that concern them. Browse the links for more information about Jean Hailes and the event.

Painful sex for women

Trusted information about common causes of painful sex for women.

Liptember

Liptember aims to raise awareness and funds for women’s mental health during the month of September.

Be Well Week

Learn how you can take part in the Be Well Week to help raise awareness and funds for bowel cancer in women.

Pregnancy

Learn about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and pain relief in labour.

Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.

Living with ovarian cancer

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Prolapsed uterus

Prolapsed uterus is when your uterus falls downwards towards the vaginal opening. Read more about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this condition.