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
What is the cervical cancer vaccine
The way forward 2006-2008 / PapScreen Victoria
Menstruation and Menopause
Premenstrual disorders in adolescent females
Endometriosis
A life shaped by pain: women and endometriosis
Chronic pelvic pain and complex pain behaviours : a model for multidisciplinary care
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Chronic pelvic pain in women: assessment and management
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovaries (PCO) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
The psychosocial experience of women with PCOS: a control study
Other Articles
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