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Lack of understanding of gynaecological cancer among Australian women

AAP - 01-03-2018

A nation-wide survey released by Ovarian Cancer Australia has found most women didn't know the difference between ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.

 
Call for a national strategy to help women maintain a 'normal' weight before pregnancy

AAP - 12-02-2018

Medical experts are calling for a national strategy to help women maintain a 'normal' weight before they conceive a baby to avoid serious complications.

 
Study shows pregnancy changes women's genes

AAP - 31-01-2018

Pregnancy changes women at the molecular level, affecting one of the systems that tells genes what to do, Aussie researchers have found. It's

 
A new study shows early periods linked to heart risks

AAP - 16-01-2018

Girls whose periods kick in early could be at greater risk of heart disease by the time they're in their 50s, a new study suggests. Women

 
Study shows no difference between fresh and frozen embryos in producing IVF babies

AAP - 11-01-2018

Fresh and frozen embryos are on par when it comes to producing babies through IVF, a new study involving Aussie researchers has found. There's

 
Nicotine replacement therapy is safe for pregnant women who can't quit smoking

AAP - 04-12-2017

A group of public health physicians and researchers say nicotine replacement therapy should be prescribed to pregnant women who can't quit smoking.

 
New national cervical screening program launches

AAP - 01-12-2017

Australian women will now be better protected against cervical cancer under the new national screening program, experts say. Women are being

 
Vaginal mesh implants banned

AAP - 30-11-2017

Health authorities have banned the use of vaginal mesh implants for pelvic prolapse and incontinence after finding the risks outweigh the benefits.

 
TGA undertakes regulatory actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants

HealthTimes - 30-11-2017

Australia’s medicine and medical devices regulator, the TGA, has decided to remove a number of mesh products whose sole use is the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse

 
Hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy are effective menopause treatments

AAP - 24-11-2017

A research review has found hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective menopause treatments, particularly for managing hot flushes.

 

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