Women's Health Archives

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Welcome to our Women’s Health section. Here you’ll find up to date, accurate health information written by experienced Australian GPs on numerous important health issues- including contraception, sexual health, pregnancy, STIs, common gynaecological conditions and much more.

What is Lichen Sclerosus?
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What is Lichen Sclerosus?

Lichen Sclerosus what is Lichen Sclerosus? who gets it? diagnosis treatment When women experience itchiness or irritation of the genital area, often the first assumption is that it’s thrush. Some women may buy over the counter thrush treatments, others may have thrush diagnosed and treated by a doctor. [...]

The 5 yearly cervical screening test- what you need to know
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The 5 yearly cervical screening test- what you need to know

The new 5 yearly cervical screening test- the key facts The new 5 yearly cervical screening test for Australian women aged 25 to 74 arrived in recent years, replacing the previous 2 yearly pap smear test. But what does this mean for you? What if you’re under 25? And is this new [...]

How do you get thrush and how is it treated?
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How do you get thrush and how is it treated?

Thrush- what causes it and how is it treated? what is thrush? causes symptoms treatment What is thrush? Thrush is caused by a yeast known as “candida albicans”, which lives naturally in parts of the body including the vagina and bowels. Although candida usually causes no problems, sometimes [...]

Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?
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Chlamydia- do I have it? what should I do?

Chlamydia- could I have it and what should I do? what is it? symptoms diagnosis treatment Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is particularly common in people under the age of 30. All sexually active people should [...]

Abnormal vaginal discharge- 7 infections that can cause it
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Abnormal vaginal discharge- 7 infections that can cause it

7 causes of vaginal infection & abnormal vaginal discharge Thrush Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia and other STI's What causes vaginal discharge - what’s normal and what’s not? Vaginal discharge is a natural fluid or mucus that keeps the vagina moist and protects it from infection. It tends to be white [...]

5 things that can cause a breast lump
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5 things that can cause a breast lump

5 things that cause breast lumps in women Request a medical certificate Finding a breast lump can be a scary thing. For many women, the immediate worry is that it could be cancer. The most important thing is to get it checked [...]

Bacterial Vaginosis- a common cause of vaginal discharge
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Bacterial Vaginosis- a common cause of vaginal discharge

What is bacterial vaginosis? A normal, healthy vagina is home to a variety of different bacteria. However, in Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) the balance is disturbed, and an overgrowth of some of these bacteria occurs. It is not entirely clear why this happens. The most common symptom is a vaginal discharge which is often white-grey [...]

6 tummy pains women should know about
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6 tummy pains women should know about

Causes of tummy pain in women We all get abdominal aches and pains now and then- most of the time it’s nothing much to worry about and gets better by itself. However, certain causes of tummy pain can indicate a serious underlying problem and shouldn’t be ignored: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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