Women's Health Information

Health problems for younger women

• menstrual cycle problems
• hirsutism (excess body hair)
• polycystic ovary syndrome
• Metformin for the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Hormones and sexual health

• Sexuality
• Androgens in women
• Testosterone – assessment and use
• New ways to administer testosterone
• What is Vaginismus

Menopause

• About menopause
• Premature ovarian failure
• Oestrogen Progestin hormone therapy
• Australasian Hormone Therapy Consensus Statement
• Bio-identical hormones
• Managing your menopause after breast cancer

Bone Health

• What is osteoporosis?
• Diagnosis of osteoporosis
• Causes of osteoporosis
• Prevention of osteoporosis

Pregnancy and Fertility

• Locate an obstetrician or gynaecologist in Australia
  http://www.ranzcog.edu.au/find/index.shtml
• The Fertility Society of Australia is the peak body representing scientists, doctors, researchers, nurses, consumer groups, patients and counsellors in reproductive medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
  http://www.fsa.au.com/
• Australian Infertility Support Group
  http://www.nor.com.au/community/aisg/

General Health Information

• Urinary Incontinence