Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now more commonly known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), can reduce troublesome menopause symptoms.
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Menopause: what you can expect
Menopause is the time when your periods stop for good. Each woman will experience menopause differently, and there are treatments available for symptoms.
Varicose veins
When veins become visibly twisted and swollen, they are called varicose veins. They usually occur in the legs and can cause aching legs and skin irritation. Spider veins are a smaller, milder type of varicose veins.
Video: Depressed and anxious – Australian women
Female, anxious and depressed? You're not alone. Most Australian women feel anxious on a daily basis, and many have been diagnosed with depression.
Caesarean section births may lead to poorer health outcomes
Women have C-sections for many reasons, but babies born vaginally appear to be better off.
Pregnancy: holidays and travel
There are precautions you can take to avoid problems if you are pregnant and travelling, even by air.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of abnormal discharge in women of childbearing age – even more common than thrush. BV is caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria in the vagina.
Cleft lip and palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects of the upper lip and palate (roof of the mouth). The cleft (opening) may be present on one or both sides.
Dental conditions during pregnancy
Pregnancy can trigger oral health problems such as gingivitis, pregnancy epulis (pregnancy granuloma) and tooth decay.
Menstruation problems
Find out about common menstruation problems: amenorrhoea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy periods).
