Women's Health Archives

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.

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: [...]

Women's Health, Abdominal pain, Endometriosis, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gallstones, Biliary Colic, Cholecystitis|

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

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 worrying about an unplanned pregnancy. Despite its name, the morning after pill is [...]

Contraception & Family Planning, Women's Health, Sexual health, Contraception, Birth control, Morning after pill, Emergency Contraception|

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 [...]

Women's Health, Acne, Irregular periods, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)|

Why is my hair falling out? 15 causes of hair loss in women
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Why is my hair falling out? 15 causes of hair loss in women

What causes hair loss in women? Women often present to their GP with concerns about hair loss. There are many conditions that can lead to thinning of the hair. Here are 15 possible causes of hair loss in women- some quite common, some very rare. We'll look at medical conditions, hormonal problems, family history, [...]

Women's Health, Skin, hair & nail conditions, Hair Loss|

Can you delay a period?
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Can you delay a period?

For one reason or another, sometimes women will wish to delay a period. The monthly nuisance of menstruation is a fact of life that most women are used to. For some, periods are light and painless. For others, they are severe and debilitating, with labour-like cramps, heavy bleeding, diarrhoea and faintness. For most, [...]

Women's Health, Delay a period|

Endometriosis and painful periods
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Endometriosis and painful periods

Endometriosis is a condition that affects about 1 in 10 women, most commonly between the ages of 25 and 40. If a woman has endometriosis, the kind of tissue that lines the uterus (womb) starts to grow outside the uterus, in places where it shouldn’t normally be- most commonly on and around the ovaries, [...]

Endometriosis, Pelvic pain, Period pain, Women's Health|

What are the complications of Chlamydia?
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What are the complications of Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Australia. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, Chlamydia infection usually affects the neck of the womb (cervix) and the womb (uterus). In men, it usually affects the urethra (the tube urine passes through), in [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. In men, it may present with [...]

STI, Women's Health, Sexual health, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Period pain-the facts and how to treat it
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Period pain-the facts and how to treat it

Period pain- symptoms, tests & treatment causes tests treatment Painful periods- what is dysmenorrhoea? Dysmenorrhoea is a medical term for period pain that is bad enough to affect a woman’s usual daily activities. Often non-sufferers don’t fully understand just how painful periods can be Other symptoms such as fainting, [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, Period pain, Dysmenorrhoea|

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot of damage to a woman's reproductive system, putting her future ability [...]

Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia, Women's Health|

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