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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:
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Baby Feeding
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Links to resources which answer questions 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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Links to information about good nutrition 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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Links to information on pregnancy and the health of pregnant women.
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Sexual Health for Women
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Links to resources relating to sexual health for women.
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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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May 2008
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Population sub-groups : women's health
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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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May 2008
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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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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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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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Yoga for mind-body balance
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Yoga is an ancient way of healthy living that promotes fitness of the body and mind by incorporating gentle exercise, breath control and relaxation.
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Mar 2008
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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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Mar 2008
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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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Mar 2008
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Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its delivery of primary health services to people who live, travel or work in rural and remote communities in Australia.
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Jan 2008
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Resources for GPs and health professionals
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation produces a wide variety of patient information including brochures, videos and books. The articles and resources attached to this page were written for health professionals.
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Dec 2007
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Health issues
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
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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Dec 2007
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Women's health - longitudinal study
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health is a landmark 20-year study to identify trends in women's health. The study is now past its halfway point and continues to provide valuable information on women across three generations, as a guide to future policy.
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Dec 2007
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Videostreaming presentations
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Videostreaming is a technology that allows people to view and/or listen to video/audio content on a home or work computer through an internet connection.
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Nov 2007
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The women's health movement: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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The women's health movement has sought to change the way women's bodies are viewed and has encouraged the delivery of 'women-friendly' health services by setting up community based women-specific services. The women's health movement has also presented women's experiences of their health and health care to government and policy makers.
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Nov 2007
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Clearinghouse connector
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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the Clearinghouse Connector contains resources selected to provide the most up-to-date, relevant and useful information on a specific topic
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Nov 2007
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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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Sep 2007
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Women in midlife
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Members of The Jean Hailes Foundation have produced a series of articles for the November 2004 issue of Australian Family Physician, the RACGP's journal, that focus on health issues for women in their midlife.
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Aug 2007
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Women's health banners
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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Describes the women's health banners
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Aug 2007
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Gender impact assessment
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Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
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Describes the process for gathering evidence based women's health case studies as part of a gender impact assessment
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May 2007
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