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Endometriosis – The Mystery Reproductive Disease Affecting 1 in 10 Women

When it comes to diseases affecting women, few are as under-diagnosed and misunderstood as endometriosis. Back in the Middle Ages, severe menstrual cramps were associated with madness and immorality. Women who complained of painful periods were often accused of faking their symptoms in order to avoid work. Sadly, not enough has changed. Women’s reproductive health […]

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Endometriosis Info – Correcting The Misinformation

Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

Endometriosis Info – Correcting The Misinformation During the week, CNN posted a story on Lena Dunham whose own battle with endometriosis and its impact on her career shone the media spotlight on her personal plight and the monster that is endometriosis. As part of that story, Dr Scott Sullivan from the University of South

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A New Approach to Laparoscopic Surgery

Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

It’s an exciting time to be a women’s health specialist. Surgical techniques are rapidly evolving, offering women safer and less invasive options for treatments that traditionally would require open surgery. One of these minimally invasive options is laparoscopic surgery. In this current era of innovation, it has become the standard technique for many surgical procedures.

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Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects

MonaLisa Touch, Women's Health

Vaginal Atrophy is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. Our infographic highlights the symptoms of vaginal atrophy and the treatment options available. Want to know more? – give us a call 07 3054 4687 or read more about Monalisa Touch.

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The Link Between Breast Cancer and Vaginal Health

MonaLisa Touch, Women's Health

A woman’s fight to beat breast cancer is filled with physical and psychological challenges. Even after the fight is won, side effects of breast cancer treatments can still affect a survivor’s quality of life. One such issue is vaginal atrophy. This cruel condition can severely affect libido, self esteem, and the relationship with a spouse

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A Holistic Approach To Women’s Health – Looking After Number One!

Women's Health

We live in a fast paced world and as women tend to look after those important to us ahead of ourselves. Women’s Health Week, which ran from 4-8 September, is designed to remind us how important it is for women to put themselves first. We are no good to anybody else if we are not

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The Impact of Alcohol on Women’s Health

Women's Health

Australia has a strong drinking culture, with alcohol playing a large part in our regular rituals and celebrations. Whether you’re relaxing over a meal, having Friday night drinks, going out with the girls… there’s rarely a social engagement where alcohol isn’t consumed – often with great enthusiasm! However, drinking is linked with multiple health risks,

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What You Should Know About Hysteroscopy

General Gynaecology, Women's Health

In the past a procedure called dilatation and curettage was commonly used to examine the womb (uterus), but nowadays a hysteroscopy is the preferred method for investigating symptoms emanating from the uterus. The procedure is performed using a hysteroscope which is a narrow telescope with a light and camera on the end. It is passed

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How Motherhood Affects Women’s Health

Women's Health

Becoming a mother brings big changes in a woman’s life. Suddenly you have a child that needs regular attention and care. Added to the other responsibilities and pressures of everyday living, it’s common for mums to feel they have no time for self-care, and put their health last. But it’s important to remain vigilant against

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So You Think You Have Ovarian Cysts?

General Gynaecology, Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

Being a woman sure comes with a wide variety of challenges, add to that the fact that we have ovaries – just another layer of complexity to the beauty of being a woman. Having ovaries doesn’t mean we necessarily understand what is wrong when pain and other symptoms arise or know what symptoms to look

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