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Follow the links below to find information on women's sexual health.
Reviewed January 2009
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Menopause
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Abortion - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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These questions on Abortion were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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May 2007
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Premenstrual syndrome - treatment options
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Better Health Channel
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be successfully managed with lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, complementary therapies and pharmaceutical drugs.
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May 2007
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Progestogen for preventing miscarriage
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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No evidence that progestogen can prevent miscarriage....
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Jan 2008
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Libido medical issues
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Better Health Channel
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Libido means sex drive or sexual desire. The desire for sex varies from one person to the next, and even the same person can vary in their desire depending on a range of circumstances. Medical conditions and medications can have an impact on a person's libido.
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Sep 2007
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Masturbation
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Better Health Channel
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Masturbation means touching your own genitals for sexual pleasure. This is a normal, healthy expression of sexuality.
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Sep 2007
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HIV and women - safe sex
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Better Health Channel
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In some relationships, one partner is HIV positive and the other is not. This can raise a number of issues such as how to have sex safely. Finding out more about what is safe, talking to others with experience or talking with a counsellor may be helpful.
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Feb 2007
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Hormones
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone play a vital role in the development and maintenance of the skeleton.
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Feb 2006
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Hormones
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The sex hormone oestrogen plays a vital role in the development of the female skeleton. Testosterone (male hormone) also assists with the development of the female skeleton.
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Feb 2006
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Alcohol and women
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myDr
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Health authorities recommend women should drink less alcohol than men, for several reasons.
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Sep 2006
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Lowered mood, body image and appearance
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Most of us need to feel we look good to feel good. This includes men and women. To achieve this you need to eat a healthy diet, enjoy adequate exercise and be happy with what you are doing in life. Being dissatisfied with how you are coping with life may in itself be sufficient to distort your body image.
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Jun 2004
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Progesterone for premenstrual syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is only a little good evidence for treating premenstrual syndrome with progesteroneFive per cent or more of women experience symptoms, severe enough to damage work and relationships, only in the days leading to their menstrual periods. Blood proge...
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Jul 2006
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Hirsutism in women
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myDr
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Hirsutism is the problem of having too much hair on the face or body. For the people affected, it is a matter of personal preference how much hair is considered to be too much.
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Oct 2006
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Safe sex
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Sex can be part of any stage of a woman's life. Many women may not have a partner, some may be in same-sex relationships or may have a partner with ill health.
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Jul 2005
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Sexuality
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Sexuality continues to play an important role in the health and wellbeing of women at midlife and across the entire life span. It can contribute significantly to our quality of life, our personal fulfilment, and our emotional and physical health.
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Jul 2005
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Relationships
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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For some women midlife is a time to spend together and relax in the comfort of the relationship. Others may be in a relationship with little communication and support because the partners may have grown apart over the years.
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Jul 2005
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Safe sex
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Fundamentally, age is no deterrent to good sex. The changes caused by ageing may require some accommodation but adjustments can be made to enable ongoing sexual activity.
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Jul 2005
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HIV - women
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Queensland Health
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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The number of women with HIV infection and AIDS has been increasing worldwide. Stereotypes associated with AIDS can prevent women, and their healthcare providers, from seeing themselves at risk for HIV infection. AIDS is not a gay or straight or a male or female disease. AIDS is a human disease.
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Aug 2008
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Sexuality and breast cancer
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National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
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Breast surgery, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and chemotherapy often have a significant effect on how women feel about themselves and their attractiveness.
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Oct 2003
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