An irritating, recurring itch
VULVAL pruritus is a common symptom resulting from infectious or noninfectious causes.
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A rare infertility disorder
ASHERMAN’S syndrome: an acquired disorder with consequences for fertility.
Diagnosing endometriosis
Endometriosis has an alarming rate of delay in diagnosis.
Vulval itch that isn’t thrush
The diagnoses and treatment of lichen sclerosus in women.
Chronic health conditions and childbearing
Women with a chronic illness need to know the implications of their condition and treatment on their reproductive capacity.
Sex steroid hormones throughout the female lifespan
Ovarian ageing in women is associated with key hormonal and clinical manifestations from menarche until late postmenopausal years.
Vegetarian diet - a fresh look
The key to obtaining health benefits from a vegetarian diet is good knowledge and planning.
Menopausal hormone therapy in 2012
One in five women will have perimenopausal symptoms that negatively impact on quality of life.
Contraception for young people
A contraception request is the second most common general practice presentation for females aged 14–17 years.
Young women and weight
Young women are a high-risk group for weight mismanagement.
Making healthy babies
Preconception planning can address a number of fertility factors, writes Dr Karin Hammarberg.
Breast cancer and menopause
Managing menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer may be challenging.
Weight gain in pregnancy
What are the guidelines and antenatal risks associated with excessive gestational weight gain?
Heavy menstrual bleeding
This common problem affects about one in five women aged in the reproductive years.
Lifestyle and breast cancer risk
Modifying lifestyle choices can help prevent breast cancer.
Exercise in PCOS
PCOS can be a difficult and complex disorder to manage. Lifestyle change incorporating exercise remains the first-line treatment.
Breast screening: Should density matter?
Should women with high breast density be monitored differently to prevent breast cancer screening failures?
A single voice for PCOS
PCOS affects many Australian women, with most remaining undiagnosed. A new guideline outlines diagnosis and management.
Exercise and reproduction
Young women need to be encouraged to prioritise regular exercise – for reproductive and general health.
Perimenopause
Perimenopausal women need advice tailored to their symptoms and situations.