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Month: January 2015

Surgical Menopause

Surgical menopause is when a woman’s ovaries are removed prior to natural menopause. This causes a sudden and permanent drop in the ovarian hormones, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. About 10…

Symptoms

In her forties or early fifties, it is possible for a woman to experience symptoms like hot flushes or night sweats, even if she still has regular periods. Some women…

Safe Sex

Sex can be part of any stage of a woman’s life. Many women may not have a partner, some may be in same-sex relationships or may have a  partner with…

Libido

Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that…

Lesbian Health

Many of the health issues experienced by lesbians at midlife are the same health issues experienced by heterosexual women, however, as we live in a homophobic world where lesbians are…

Contraception

Until menopause is reached women are not totally protected from pregnancy despite the decline in fertility during perimenopause. Effective, safe and appropriate contraception is available if a woman does not…

Sexuality

Sexuality is a broad concept and is much more than ‘having sex’. It is a potent force in the development of each of us and can contribute significantly to our…

Yoga

What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient way of healthy living that promotes fitness of the body and mind by incorporating gentle exercise, breath control and relaxation. Now widely practiced…

Top 10 tips

Top 10 tips for getting active 1. Plan ahead Schedule physical activity into your daily routine and do your best to stick to it. A commitment to being active needs…

Getting Active

How much physical activity is enough? The Australian National Physical Activity Guidelines for adults recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week to…