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Women's health

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Breast cancer awareness

Knowing what your breasts look and feel like, and checking them regularly, can help you detect when something's wrong. Detecting cancer early can mean that treatment is more effective. Find out what to look out for, including new lumps and changes in shape. Read more about Breast cancer awareness
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Menopause: the facts

Most women will go through menopause sometime between the ages of 45 and 55, but each woman will experience menopause differently. Find out when it's likely to start, common symptoms and how to relieve them, as well as possible long-term effects. Read more about Menopause: the facts
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Relaxation tips to relieve stress

Relaxation can help to relieve the symptoms of stress. It can help you calm down and take a step back from a stressful situation. Learn how combining breathing more deeply with relaxing the muscles can make a difference to your wellbeing. Read more about Relaxation tips to relieve stress
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10 ways to stop leaks

There are many risk factors for incontinence, such as pregnancy, childbirth, some medical procedures and ageing. For many people with incontinence, the following self-help tips and lifestyle changes are enough to relieve symptoms. Read more about 10 ways to stop leaks
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Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is most common over the age of 45, but it can affect women of any age. Learn how to recognise symptoms, about common treatments such as hysterectomy and chemotherapy, and how to cope if you have just been diagnosed. Read more about Ovarian cancer
Last reviewed: 
February, 2013

1163 trusted resources for women's health

  1. Women

    Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

    These web pages provide information and resources about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

  2. Women's health

    Department of Veterans' Affairs

    Women have unique needs both in terms of specific health issues and the way they access health services and information.

  3. Women's Health Queensland Wide

    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.

  4. Women and alcohol

    Jean Hailes Foundation

    Due to size, body type and the way in which our bodies process alcohol, women, particularly younger women, can become affected by alcohol far quicker than men.

  5. Health issues

    Jean Hailes Foundation

    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.

  6. Most common health concerns for the female Australian population

    Virtual Medical Centre

    Centre for women's health and fitness care information Australia, Woman's sexual health care,

  7. Women's Health Victoria

    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

  8. Women and abortion

    Women's Health Victoria

    Covers surgical and medical abortion, late-term abortion, number of abortions, current legal context, access to abortion, attitudes to abortion, abortion myths, current issues in Victoria, and good practice in abortion service provision.

  9. Breast health

    Jean Hailes Foundation

    The primary function of breasts is to produce milk following the birth of a baby. Each breast is made up of 15 - 20 lobes. These contain the milk producing glands and ducts along which the milk travels to the nipple. Fat and fibrous tissue surrounds these structures and gives the breasts their individual size and shape.

  10. Rural women's GP service

    Department of Health and Ageing

    Information about the Rural Women's GP Service (RWGPS).

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