Fri. Mar 29th, 2024

Category: Health Issues

Premenstrual Syndrome

What is premenstrual syndrome? Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) occurs when a woman experiences recurrent symptoms in the seven to ten days before the period begins. Symptoms cease before or during the…

Period Questions and Answers

Gynaecologist Dr Elizabeth Farrell answers your questions about periods. 1. Why is my period getting heavier as I get older? We don’t always know why periods sometimes get heavier with…

PAP Test

What is a Pap test? The Pap test is a quick and simple test used to screen women for changes to the cells of the cervix that could lead to…

Ovarian Cancer

What Every Woman Should Know Every year in Australia around 1400 woman will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and nearly 800 women will die of the disease. One woman dies…

Osteoporosis

About your bones Bone is living tissue made up of specialised bone cells and, like the rest of the body, it is constantly being broken down and renewed. In childhood,…

Natural Therapies

What are natural therapies? Naturopathy is an umbrella term that covers many different therapeutic disciplines or approaches. These disciplines are referred to as natural therapies and include: Herbal medicine Nutrition…

Menstrual Cycle

What is a menstrual cycle? The menstrual cycle is a normal part of every woman’s life. It is a repeating cycle of body changes controlled by hormones causing a regular…

Irritation of the Vulva

The vulva is the part of the female body made up of the female genitalia. The vulva is made up of: The labia majora (the outer lips which are covered…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is it? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition which affects the digestive system.  IBS is more common in women than men and symptoms often first begin in the…

Incontinence

What is Incontinence? Incontinence is leakage of urine, faeces or wind when you do not mean it to happen. This common and distressing condition affects about 20% of all Australians.…