A simple urine test, may be the future cancer screening test to detect Human Papilloma Virus HPV.
Women’s Health
Should women control their own mammogram?
A study shows that handing over the mammogram controls to the woman being tested led to similar clinical results, but with less pain.
CAMs not a menopausal symptom remedy
Many Australian women are using complementary medicines to treat menopausal symptoms – despite there being little evidence for their effectiveness.
Vaginal thrush: self-care
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection and some women suffer from recurrent episodes. Symptoms include itching and irritation in your genital area. Find what products are available for vaginal thrush.
Bacteria and breast cancer
Given the presence of bacteria in breast tissue, researchers have started to ask whether changes in bacteria can alter breast cancer risk.
Important news for women in their childbearing years
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN is a pre-cancerous change in the surface of the cervix that must be removed or destroyed, so where does that leave women’s choices with regards to childbirth?
Can exercise help prevent ovarian cancer?
Two studies shed new light on the benefit of physical activity in potentially reducing the risk of women developing and dying from ovarian cancer.
Are heart attack symptoms different for women?
Women often have different underlying causes, complications and symptoms of heart disease than men, this article explores they differ.
Can dietary fibre reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Researchers examined the validity that increased dietary fibre intake in adolescence and early adulthood reduced a woman’s risk of breast cancer.
Ovarian cancer test (CA125)
The ovarian cancer (CA125) test is a blood test that can help in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Find out about its uses and limitations.
