Gynaecological Health

Clearinghouse Connector - June 2008

This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of gynaecological health.

Gynaecological health relates to the reproductive aspects of women’s health and is also impacted upon by social influences that determine health, behaviour and mental wellbeing. The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse holds a number of articles that focus on gynaecological health, including gynaecological cancers, menstruation and menopause, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome.


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Gynaecological Cancers

Gynaecological cancer in Australian general practice

Integrative medicine in gynaecological cancers

Gynaecological oncology in the elderly

Human papillomavirus vaccination for the prevention of cervical neoplasia: is it appropriate to vaccinate women older than 26?

What is the cervical cancer vaccine

The way forward 2006-2008 / PapScreen Victoria


Menstruation and Menopause

Investigating heavy periods

Dysmenorrhoea

Premenstrual disorders in adolescent females

Alternative PMS treatment

Abnormal bleeding in peri- and post-menopausal women: who, why, when, how and where should they be investigated?


Endometriosis

A life shaped by pain: women and endometriosis

Endometriosis and psychology

Chronic pelvic pain and complex pain behaviours : a model for multidisciplinary care

The experience of chronic illness in women: a comparison between women with endometriosis and women with chronic migraine headaches


Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Chronic pelvic pain in women: assessment and management

Managing PID


Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovaries (PCO) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

The psychosocial experience of women with PCOS: a control study


Other Articles

Bacterial vaginosis

Ovarian health study: an interview with Professor David Healy


Related websites

The Australian Reproductive Health Alliance (ARHA) promotes public support for enhanced reproductive and sexual health in Australia and internationally, and promotes the advancement of the status of women and girls.

The Australasian Menopause Society aims to advance knowledge about menopause.

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health hosts the Endometriosis Association of Victoria’s website which has a range of information about Endometriosis

The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) is the leading support group and advocacy group for women and teenagers with PCOS.

Papscreen Victoria works toward decreasing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer among Victorian women.


How our Clearinghouse can help you

Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms. Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.


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Content Reviewed: 10 June 2008
Last Updated: 1 March 2009


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