Reproductive Health

Clearinghouse Connector - July 2008

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

Women’s reproductive health encompasses women’s physical reproductive health, reproductive choices, and the social aspects that impact on women’s reproductive health and wellbeing. The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse holds a number of articles that relate to this, including those about contraception, fertility, pregnancy and termination of pregnancy.


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Contraception

What helps in providing contraceptive services for teens?

IUDs underused by Australian women

The combined oral contraceptive pill for endometriosis

Hepatitis C and contraception: what's the story?

New contraceptive


Fertility and Infertility

Fertility preservation for women

Psychosocial adjustment during pregnancy for older couples conceiving through assisted reproductive technology

Recent trends in Australian fertility

Social infertility


Pregnancy

Having a baby in Victoria

Teenage pregnancy

Becoming a mum : just the whole world changes!

Depression during pregnancy and postpartum

Alcohol use during pregnancy

Cannabis use during pregnancy

Pregnancy and domestic violence


Termination of Pregnancy

Abortion laws in Australia

Abortion services in Australia

Medical abortion for Australian women: it's time

Abortion among young women and subsequent life outcomes

Late termination of pregnancy


Other Articles

A gender guide to reproductive health publications: producing gender-sensitive publications for health professionals

Future directions for Victoria's maternity services

Women and sexual and reproductive health (Banner)


Related websites

The Infertility Treatment Authority is the statutory body established by the Victorian Parliament to administer the regulation of infertility treatment within Victoria.

Reproductive Choice Australia is interested in ensuring that women’s reproductive rights are protected and enhanced in Australia.

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is the peak organisation for women with all types of disabilities in Australia. The website has a range of information including sexual, reproductive health and rights.


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: 3 July 2008
Last Updated: 1 March 2009


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