Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women. The good news is that with advances in treatment and diagnosis, more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before
Women’s Health
Female infertility
There are several factors that can affect a woman’s fertility. Treatments are available for many of the causes of female infertility and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF can help some women get pregnant.
Male infertility
Male infertility is a major factor in 30-50 per cent of difficulties conceiving. It usually results from low numbers of, or poor quality, sperm.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that usually affects the genital area. It causes itching, pain and scarring, and most often occurs in older women.
Cystitis: bladder infection
Cystitis is usually a mild illness that can be treated with antibiotics. There are steps you can take to help prevent cystitis if you have had problems with bladder infections in the past.
Female pattern hair loss
It's common for women to experience hair thinning with age, called female pattern hair loss. The pattern of hair loss is different in women compared to men and complete baldness is rare. See if you could be affected and what treatments are available.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a procedure that can be used to investigate and treat a variety of conditions. A laparoscope is used to view inside the abdomen or pelvis.
Hirsutism in women
Hirsutism is the problem of having too much hair on the face or body. In women with hirsutism, the hair is course and pigmented and grows in areas where men tend to grow hair.
12 surprising ways menopause changes your body
View our animation to see menopause symptoms and discover the effects of menopause on the mind and body.
Eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are the main eating disorders. Abnormal eating patterns are one symptom.
