Uterine diseases
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What are the symptoms of endometrial cancer? | Cancer Australia
The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal discharge, particularly if it occurs after menopause. The discharge can appear watery or bloody, and may have a bad smell. Abnormal bleeding or discharge can happen before or after menopause, and it is usually not due to endometrial cancer. However, all women with unusual bleeding or discharge should see their
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Uterine cancer | Cancer Institute NSW
Uterine cancer is a rare cancer that affects the uterus (womb) in women
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Uterine cancer | Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | Cancer Council
What is uterine cancer? Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatment options and more. Get the facts from Cancer Council here
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Uterine (including endometrial) cancer
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Rare Cancers Australia - Uterine Cancer
Rare Cancers Australia is a charity whose purpose is to improve the lives and health outcomes of Australians living with a rare or less common cancer.
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Uterine Cancer Symptoms - Cancer Council Victoria
This page unpacks information relating to cancer of the uterus, including symptoms, risk factors & types.
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Cancer of the uterus - Better Health Channel
Uterine cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers.
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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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Prolapse & Bladder Weakness | Jean Hailes
Uterine and vaginal prolapse. What is it and how is it treated? Learn about types of prolapses, what puts you at a greater risk and how to prevent them.
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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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Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding | Ausmed
Heavy menstrual bleeding is defined by the ACSQHC as 'excessive menstrual blood loss which interferes with the woman's physical, emotional, social and material quality of life, and which can occur alone or in combination with other symptoms'. It is the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Progesterone - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for progesterone
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TORCH test - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get a TORCH test done
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Screening tests for infants - Pathology Tests Explained
Screening infants is important for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of certain conditions that may not have been discovered immediately at birth. Screening is performed by physical examination, usually prior to 18 months of age, to check for normal growth and development.
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Cervical screening test - Pathology Tests Explained
Why, when and how to get a cervical screening test
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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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Bleeding – perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT - Australasian Menopause Society
Bleeding – perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT needs investigation
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Radiation Therapy Resources for Health Professionals - Targeting Cancer
The incidence of cancer is rising and co-ordination of care is essential. This page provides information on radiation therapy for health professionals.
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An Overview of Menopause | Ausmed
Menopause marks the permanent end to a person’s menstrual cycle. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 (with an average age of 51). A person is considered to be postmenopausal after 12 consecutive months without experiencing a period.
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