Women's Health Archives

The morning after pill- the facts & a new 5 day option
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The morning after pill- the facts & a new 5 day option

The morning after pill- the facts & a new 5 day option how it works types effectiveness side effects How does the morning after pill work? Unprotected sex, a missed pill, a burst condom-there are many reasons a woman may find herself suddenly [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, Contraception & Family Planning, Contraception, Birth control, Morning after pill, Emergency Contraception|

Understanding PCOS- the key facts
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Understanding PCOS- the key facts

What is PCOS and how is it diagnosed? symptoms & diagnosis related health issues treatment Around 1 in 10 women are thought to have “polycystic ovarian syndrome” , also known as PCOS - so it’s pretty common. There are a few ways to make a proper diagnosis of PCOS- one [...]

Women's Health, Acne, Irregular periods, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)|

Why is my hair falling out? 15 causes of hair loss in women
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Why is my hair falling out? 15 causes of hair loss in women

Why is my hair falling out? - causes of hair loss in women What causes hair loss in women? Women often present to their GP with concerns about hair loss. There are many conditions that can lead to thinning of the hair. Here are 15 possible causes of hair loss in women- some [...]

Women's Health, Skin, hair & nail conditions, Hair Loss|

Can you delay a period?
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Can you delay a period?

How to delay a period. For one reason or another, sometimes women will wish to delay a period. The monthly nuisance of menstruation is a fact of life that most women are used to. For some, periods are light and painless. For others, they are severe and debilitating, with labour-like cramps, heavy [...]

Women's Health, Delay a period|

Endometriosis and painful periods
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Endometriosis and painful periods

Endometriosis and painful periods Endometriosis is a condition that affects about 1 in 10 women, most commonly between the ages of 25 and 40. If a woman has endometriosis, the kind of tissue that lines the uterus (womb) starts to grow outside the uterus, in places where it shouldn’t normally be- most commonly on [...]

Women's Health, Period pain, Endometriosis, Pelvic pain|

What are the complications of Chlamydia?
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What are the complications of Chlamydia?

What are the complications of Chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, Chlamydia infection usually affects the neck of the womb (cervix) and the womb (uterus). In men, it usually affects the [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

Chlamydia- PID and other complications What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Period pain-the facts and how to treat it
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Period pain-the facts and how to treat it

Period pain- symptoms, tests & treatment causes tests treatment Painful periods- what is dysmenorrhoea? Dysmenorrhoea is a medical term for period pain that is bad enough to affect a woman’s usual daily activities. Often non-sufferers don’t fully understand just how painful periods can be Other symptoms such as fainting, [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, Period pain, Dysmenorrhoea|

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

Chlamydia- a common infection that can be silent but serious What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

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