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This distressing condition was reviewed by Mattison and Adele in Australian New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in March 2017. For women who have recurrent thrush (that is four or more episodes in a twelve month period), other diagnoses should be excluded. Six months […]
As of May 2017, the traditional Pap smear will be replaced by the high risk HPV test also known as the oncogenic HPV test. This will be funded by Medicare and women with no symptoms between the ages of 25 and 74 will be offered […]
Since the 1960’s the incidence of cancer of the cervix has halved. A newer better test for identifying high risk virus will replace the older Pap smear. It is hoped that after instituting this newer technology, cancer of the cervix incidence will be reduced by […]
We know that some foods can boost our immune system and protect our bodies from some illnesses and diseases. Unfortunately, there has been very little research done to figure out if eating certain foods can help improve endometriosis symptoms. We do know that by eating […]
Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. Primary amenorrhea is the term used when you have never had a period. […]
All women go through menopause. When a woman’s menstrual periods stop, her ovaries stop producing eggs and her oestrogen levels decline. 51 years is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause and the entire process can last anywhere from 2 – 10 […]
It is recommended that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles every day throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength. Exercising weak muscles regularly, over a period of time can strengthen them and make them work effectively again. Regular gentle exercise, such as walking, […]
This is where the pelvic organs (e.g. the bladder, bowel or uterus) sag into the vagina. You might feel this as a bulge or a heavy/dragging sensation in your vagina. Other symptoms can be pelvic pain, difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel and pain or […]
“The pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles in the pelvis which support the bladder, bowel and uterus. These muscles are important in helping bladder and bowel control, and also play a role in sexual function. Pelvic floor muscles can become weakened through pregnancy […]
A very large study compared women at three months after delivery and reviewed them again at twelve years after delivery. It was found that Caesarean section did protect against urinary incontinence, odds ratio .42, compared with women who had spontaneous vaginal deliveries. Other factors involving […]