Dr Jenny Cook explains the many reasons for freezing embryos and the increased options it gives to women.
Women’s Health
Is Back pain Common during IVF? Dr. Jenny Cook
Dr Jenny Cook explains the causes of short-term common back pain after egg retrieval and claims they usually resolve by themselves.
Risk factors for heart attack in women
Are the risk factors for a heart attack the same for women as they are for men? See what Professor David Celermajer has to say.
What are the signs of heart attack in women?
The signs of a heart attack in women are often much more subtle than in men. Professor David Celermajer explains the difference.
What is endometriosis? A brief video explainer
Endometriosis is a painful condition caused by the spread of tissue from the lining of the uterus into other parts of the body.
Hysterectomy: What are the risks of surgery?
Hysterectomy is a major operation with the usual complications of surgery. Dr Norman Swan outlines the risks.
Vaginal thrush
Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as vaginal thrush.
He doesn’t hit me, so why am I scared?
Feeling uneasy, tense, confused or scared may be a sign that there is something wrong with the way you are being treated in your relationship.
Domestic and family violence
Around one quarter of women in Australia have experienced at least one incident of violence by an intimate partner. Find out how to identify an abusive relationship.
Video: Blood in the urine
Blood in the urine is a symptom that must always be tested, even if it goes away. Doctors call it haematuria.
