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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, bone density test 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.

Tips for women coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Coping with a family break-up, separation or divorce can be tough. Find out about tips for women on how to deal with the challenges.

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.

Menopause symptoms

Most women have some symptoms during menopause. Some women will have only a few mild symptoms, but for others it is a distressing and difficult time.

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.

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.

Female pattern baldness

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

Gestational diabetes

Women with gestational diabetes can have a healthy pregnancy with careful planning and control of blood glucose levels.

Pregnancy

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

Vaginal dryness

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

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 5 girls and women in their reproductive years.

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.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects some women and girls. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Turner syndrome.

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.

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.

Bleeding disorders

Trusted information about bleeding disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on women with bleeding disorders.

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.

Female sexual problems

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

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.

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is most common in women aged over 50. Find out about the different types and the symptoms, which can be difficult to recognise.

Contraceptive implant

A contraceptive implant is inserted under your skin and offers an effective, convenient, long-term contraception option, safe for use by most women.

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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

Tips for women coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

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

Painful sex for women

Menopause symptoms

Painful periods

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Perimenopause

Female pattern baldness

Gestational diabetes

Pregnancy

Vaginal dryness

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Ovarian cysts

Zika virus

Turner syndrome

Postnatal depression

Bladder prolapse

Bleeding disorders

Screening for Down syndrome

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

What is a urologist?

Female sexual problems

A self-test has made cervical screening even easier

The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis

Ovarian cancer

Contraceptive implant

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

Tips for women coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

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

Painful sex for women

Menopause symptoms

Painful periods

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Perimenopause

Female pattern baldness

Gestational diabetes

Pregnancy

Vaginal dryness

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Ovarian cysts

Zika virus

Turner syndrome

Postnatal depression

Bladder prolapse

Bleeding disorders

Screening for Down syndrome

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

What is a urologist?

Female sexual problems

A self-test has made cervical screening even easier

The truth hurts: hysterectomy doesn’t cure endometriosis

Ovarian cancer

Contraceptive implant

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