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Follow the links below to find information on women's health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis, pregnancy, sexual health, breastfeeding and breast diseases, and gynaecological problems.
A range of information about various health issues concerning women can be found by going directly to:
Reviewed May 2009
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Baby Feeding
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Links to information about feeding babies, especially breastfeeding.
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Breast Diseases
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Links to information on breast diseases and breast health.
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Diet and Overweight
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Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.
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Eating Well for Adults
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Eating Well for Older People
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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.
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Employment
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Links to information on health issues associated with employment, including unemployment and workplace safety.
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Family Life
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Links to information about family life, including adoption, family nutrition, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues.
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Family Planning and Fertility
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Links to information on family planning, contraception, and fertility.
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Gynaecological Conditions
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Links to information about gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, thrush, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstruation disorders and hysterectomy, as well as cancers of the uterus, cervix and ovaries.
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Hysterectomy
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Links to information about having a hysterectomy.
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Menopause
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Links to information on maintaining health and health issues related to menopause, including the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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Menstruation
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Links to information on menstruation (or periods) and menstruation disorders.
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Mental Health of Women
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Links to resources which provide information and research on the mental health of women.
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Osteoporosis
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Links to information on osteoporosis and related issues.
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Postnatal Depression
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Links to information and research on postnatal depression.
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Pregnancy
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Sexual Health for Women
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Women's Health Victoria
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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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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Oct 2009
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Clearinghouse connectors
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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The monthly Clearinghouse Connector e-bulletin is designed to connect professionals and organisations that work with women to the resources available in the Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse collection.
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Oct 2009
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The Jean Hailes Foundation
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women`s Health, gateway to women`s health information including issues such as ageing well, bone health, early/premature menopause, managing menopause and polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome.
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Sep 2009
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Information on health for women
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Fifty years ago Australia was in the midst of a baby boom and the average life expectancy for women was 73 years and 67 years for men. Improving social conditions, and advances in medical technology such as mass immunisation and antibiotics have contributed to the reduction in mortality in the latter half of the last century.
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Sep 2009
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Women's Health Queensland Wide
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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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.
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Jul 2009
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National Women's Health Policy: consultation submissions
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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On 29 October 2007, the Government made an election commitment to the development of a National Women's Health Policy to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia, and implement policies to encourage the health system to be more responsive to the needs of women.
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May 2009
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Women's health
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Women have unique needs both in terms of specific health issues and the way they access health services and information.
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Apr 2009
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National Women's Health Policy: Consultation discussion paper
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This paper outlines why the Government is developing a National Women's Health Policy, what the Government wants the Policy to achieve, and gives information on the consultation process and how you can have your say.
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Mar 2009
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Media release. A fresh focus for women's health
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Australian Government hosted a roundtable in Canberra with women's health experts to kickstart development of a new National Women's Health policy.
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Mar 2009
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Women
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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Feb 2009
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National Women's Health Policy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Government is developing a National Women's Health Policy. The Policy will focus on encouraging specific health services for women and actively promoting participation of women in health decision making and management.
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Dec 2008
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Media release. Towards a new national women's health policy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The development of a new National Women's Health Policy moved a step closer with the Australian Government's release of a paper outlining the aims of the policy.
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Dec 2008
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Women's health banners
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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As part of women's health promotion and advocacy, ten banners have been created with information on different women's health issues. The banners aim to raise awareness of the biological (sex) and social (gender) differences in women's experience of health.
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Oct 2008
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Professional development
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The changing face of women's health creates a challenge for health professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and practice. Recognising this, The Jean Hailes Foundation has developed a national training program for General Practitioners and Health Professionals.
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Jul 2008
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The Million Women Study
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The Million Women Study (MWS) is a UK national study of women's health, involving around one million women aged 50 and over. It aims to answer many outstanding questions about the factors affecting women's health in this age group. The main focus of the study relates to the effects of hormone replacement therapy use.
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Jun 2008
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Health issues
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Being familiar with how your body works, what is considered normal and abnormal, will better help you identify early any potential health challenges and allow you to take action.
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Jun 2008
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Resources - consumer information
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Describes the consumer information resources, CDs, DVDs, videos and books available form the Jean Hailes Foundation.
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Apr 2008
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About Women's Health Queensland Wide
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Women's Health Queensland Wide is a not for profit health information and education service, funded by Queensland Health and the Federal Government. Women's Health Queensland Wide provides balanced information, independent of health care provider interests.
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Apr 2008
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Rural women's GP service
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information about the Rural Women's GP Service.
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Apr 2008
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Women's health
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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| Description: |
Some health problems are more likely to occur in women. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods each day can help to keep women healthy.
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Jan 2008
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