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Women's health
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the uterus and can cause heavy periods. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Bartholin’s cysts
Bartholin’s cysts can develop if the ducts of the Bartholin's glands, found inside the vagina, become blocked. Learn about the causes and treatment.
Breast augmentation (breast implants)
Women undergo breast implant surgery for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.
Cervical screening test
Pap smears have been replaced by a new cervical screening test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), helping protect women from cervical cancer.
Contraception options
There are many methods of contraception. Here's how to choose the right one for you, considering things like effectiveness, safety and convenience.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence can affect anyone in the community. Trusted advice on how get help for yourself, a friend or family member.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus also grows outside the uterus. It can be painful, but treatment is available.
Female pattern baldness
Female pattern baldness (or androgenetic alopecia) is the most common type of hair loss and thinning in women.
Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system involves organs such as the uterus (womb), ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina, as well as hormones.
Female sexual problems
Many women experience sexual problems from time to time. Learn more about some common problems and how they can be treated.
Fibroids
A fibroid is a non-cancerous tumour that grows in and around the uterus. Find out more about fibroids, including the symptoms and treatment options.
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.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus or womb. Read about the different types of hysterectomy and why this kind of surgery may be needed.
Incontinence
For many people with incontinence, these 10 self-help tips and lifestyle changes are enough to relieve symptoms.
Mastectomy
A mastectomy is an operation to remove a breast, usually to treat breast cancer. Learn how to prepare and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Menopause
Find out when menopause is likely to start, common symptoms and how to relieve them, as well as possible long-term effects.
Menstruation
Menstruation happens about once a month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle, what causes your period and health problems related to periods.
Ovarian cancer and its causes
There is no screening test for ovarian cancer. Learn more about the potential causes of, and risk factors for, this disease.
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.
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.
Period problems
Suffering from heavy, painful or irregular periods? Does PMS affect your wellbeing? Learn about common period problems and how to cope.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 5 girls and women in their reproductive years.
Pregnancy
Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.
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Prolapsed uterus
Prolapsed uterus is when your uterus falls down towards the vaginal opening. Read about its causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Girls and puberty
Learn about the complex physical and emotional changes that occurs to a girl when she becomes a young woman.
Rectocoele
A rectocoele occurs when the rectum bulges into the back vaginal wall. Find out more about appropriate care and treatment.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome affects females. It includes sensory, developmental, and hormonal symptoms, but most females have normal intelligence and lifespan.
Vaginal problems
Most women are concerned by common problems such as vaginal discharge, dryness, irritation and thrush at some stage.
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Victorian Women's Health Atlas
The Victorian Women’s Health Atlas has been developed by Women’s Health Victoria, in collaboration with other state-wide and regional women’s health services and Family Planning Victoria.
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Women's Health Queensland Wide |
Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc (Women's Health) is a not for profit health promotion, information and education service for women and health professionals throughout Queensland.
Read more on Women's Health Queensland website
Women and violence: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Health Information | Women's Health Queensland Wide
Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc providesquality, independenthealth information to Queensland women so they can make better decisions about their health.
Read more on Women's Health Queensland website
Women and informal caregiving: Gender Impact Assessment - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Women and corrections: Gender Impact Assessment - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Jean Hailes Women's Health Week 2015
During Jean Hailes Women's Health Week, each day will have a different focus, learn more about each topic, or browse links for trusted information and Jean Hailes and their resources.
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Jean Hailes Women's Health Week
Created by national not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Women’s Health Week (3-7 Sep 2018) aims to get women talking about the health issues that matter most to them.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Women and oral health: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
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Women and food insecurity: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
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Women and food: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Growing up unequal: how sex and gender impact young women's health and wellbeing: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Women and genital cosmetic surgery: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Read more on Women's Health Victoria website
Serving up inequality: how sex and gender impact women's relationship with food: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria
Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
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Perinatal mental health of women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
Women from CALD backgrounds are particularly vulnerable to developing emotional distress or mental health disorders in the perinatal period and they often do not receive the care they need.
Read more on beyondblue website
Management of perinatal mental health disorders
Diagnosis and management of perinatal mental health disorders requires comprehensive assessment by a health professional with relevant training and expertise. This booklet aims to assist primary care health professionals involved in diagnosing and/or managing mental health disorders in the perinatal period.
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Using the EPDS as a screening tool - COPE
The EPDS is not a diagnostic tool; rather it is a screening tool that aims to identify women who may benefit from follow-up care, such as mental health assessment, which may lead to a diagnosis based on accepted diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV-TR or ICD-10).
Read more on COPE - Centre of Perinatal Excellence website
things to remember when assessing and managing anxiety - COPE
Some things to remember when assessing and managing anxiety in the perinatal period are provided below for health professionals.
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Health promotion before pregnancy to improve outcomes for mothers and babies | Cochrane
Smoking, drinking excess alcohol, poor nutrition and other lifestyle factors can lead to poor outcomes for mothers and babies. The provision of routine health promotion (including advice and education and sometimes screening tests) before conception may encourage changes to improve health, and may be an opportunity to identify risk factors such as infection that can be treated before pregnancy begins. The review looks at randomised controlled trials examining routine health promotion before pregnancy to see whether it changes behaviour and leads to improved health for mothers and babies. Four trials with 2300 women provided information for the review. The health promotion offered to women in these studies ranged from very brief advice on a specific topic through to more general advice and education on health and lifestyle over several sessions. In only one study were women followed up through pregnancy and there was little evidence of any differences between groups, although the babies of women who had received the health promotion intervention had slightly lower birthweights. There was some evidence that health promotion interventions encourage women to have more healthy lifestyles, such as lower rates of binge drinking. Overall, there was little evidence on the effects of pre-pregnancy health promotion on the health of mothers and babies, and more evidence is needed before its widespread implementation can be recommended.
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Health system and community level interventions for improving antenatal care coverage and health outcomes | Cochrane
Health system and community level interventions for improving antenatal care coverage and health outcomes
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