Uterine diseases
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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus (womb). Hysterectomies may be performed because of abnormal or heavy bleeding, prolapse, fibroids or other gynaecological problems including cancer.
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Uterine sarcoma
Information about Uterine cancer
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Uterine Sarcoma
A rare type of uterine cancer that forms in muscle or other tissues of the uterus (the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis in which a fetus develops).
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Uterine Cancer - Just Diagnosed | Counterpart
Uterine Cancer - Just Diagnosed | Counterpart
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Prolapsed uterus - Better Health Channel
The pelvic floor and associated supporting ligaments can be weakened or damaged in many ways, causing uterine prolapse.
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Risk Factors for Endometrial Cancer on Vimeo
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is the most common gynaecological cancer and its incidence is rising. There are a number of known risk factors,
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Prolapsed uterus - myDr.com.au
A prolapsed uterus (uterine prolapse) is when the uterus (womb)drops down from its normal position. Itmay cause no symptomsbut if troublesome can be treated with self-care measures,
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Menstruation - abnormal bleeding - Better Health Channel
Heavy or abnormal periods may be an indication of other health problems.
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Progesterone - Lab Tests Online AU
Why and when to get tested for progesterone
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New mums: your body after birth | Raising Children Network
New mums, your body has been through a lot. Heres all you need to know about vaginal bleeding, afterpains, nipples and breasts, continence and weight.
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National Framework for Gynaecological Cancer Control | Cancer Australia
The National Framework for Gynaecological Cancer Control identifies priority areas for action across the gynaecological cancer control continuum, i
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging investigation of a fetus with risk factors for intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR), and the role of imaging in management of confirmed IUGR.
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Amenorrhoea (Secondary)
This pathway provides guidance on investigating adult female patients with unexplained secondary amenorrhoea.
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoea | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: High-frequency TENS was found to be effective for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea by a number of small trials
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Spinal manipulation for painful periods | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is no evidence to suggest that spinal manipulation is effective in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea
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Choosing non-oral, long-acting reversible contraception | Issue 5 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
IUDs, contraceptive implants and hormone injections what is available in Australia and how effective are they?
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