Women's Health

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 September 2011

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Baby Feeding

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Links to information about feeding babies, especially breastfeeding.

Breast Diseases

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Links to information on breast diseases and breast health.

Diet and Overweight

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Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.

Eating Well for Adults

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Links to information about good nutrition for adults.

Eating Well for Older People

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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.

Employment

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Links to information on health issues associated with employment, including unemployment and workplace safety.

Family Life

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Links to information about family life, including adoption, family nutrition, family breakdown, parenting and child health issues.

Family Planning and Fertility

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Links to information on family planning, contraception, and fertility.

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.

Hysterectomy

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Links to information about having a hysterectomy.

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).

Menstruation

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Links to information on menstruation (or periods) and menstruation disorders.

Mental Health of Women

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Links to resources which provide information and research on the mental health of women.

Osteoporosis

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Links to information on osteoporosis and related issues.

Postnatal Depression

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Links to information and research on postnatal depression.

Pregnancy

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Links to information on pregnancy and the health of pregnant women.

Sexual Health for Women

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Links to information about women´s sexual health.

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Title:   Clearinghouse connectors
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Women's Health Queensland Wide
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Women
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Women's Health Victoria
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Women's health banners
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   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.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Information on health for women
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   The Jean Hailes Foundation
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information on the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and its delivery of primary health services to people in rural and remote Australia.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Rural women's GP service
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information about the Rural Women's GP Service (RWGPS).
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   National Women's Health Policy
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Governments National Womens Health Policy 2010 aims to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia, especially those at greatest risk for poor health.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Issues
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Resources - consumer information
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Describes the consumer information resources, CDs, DVDs, videos and books available form the Jean Hailes Foundation.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Health issues
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Professional development
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Most common health concerns for the female Australian population
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Centre for women's health and fitness care information Australia, Woman's sexual health care,
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Women's health
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Women have unique needs both in terms of specific health issues and the way they access health services and information.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Yoga for mind-body balance
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Yoga is an ancient way of healthy living that promotes fitness of the body and mind by incorporating gentle exercise, breath control and relaxation.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Health checks women should have - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about the regular screening tests and examinations that healthy women should have to monitor for diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   National Women's Health Policy: Consultation discussion paper
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Being a healthy woman
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   An educational resource for women with intellectual disability, their families, health care providers, carers and support workers.
Date:   Jan 2009

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