June 2008

This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of Gynaecological Health.

Gynaecological health relates to the reproductive aspects of women’s health and is also impacted upon by social influences that determine health, behaviour and mental wellbeing. The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse holds a number of articles that focus on gynaecological health, including gynaecological cancers, menstruation and menopause, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Gynaecological Cancers

Gynaecological cancer in Australian general practice  

Integrative medicine in gynaecological cancers   

Gynaecological oncology in the elderly   

Human papillomavirus vaccination for the prevention of cervical neoplasia: is it appropriate to vaccinate women older than 26?   

What is the cervical cancer vaccine   

The way forward 2006-2008 / PapScreen Victoria  

 

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Menstruation and Menopause

Investigating heavy periods

Dysmenorrhoea

Premenstrual disorders in adolescent females

Alternative PMS treatment

Abnormal bleeding in peri- and post-menopausal women: who, why, when, how and where should they be investigated?

 

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Endometriosis

A life shaped by pain: women and endometriosis   

Endometriosis and psychology

Chronic pelvic pain and complex pain behaviours : a model for multidisciplinary care

The experience of chronic illness in women: a comparison between women with endometriosis and women with chronic migraine headaches

 

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Chronic pelvic pain in women: assessment and management         

Managing PID 

 

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovaries (PCO) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

The psychosocial experience of women with PCOS: a control study 

 

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Other Articles

Bacterial vaginosis

Ovarian health study: an interview with Professor David Healy

 

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The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse

Did you know the Clearinghouse holds a diverse range of journal titles - some of which are not held by any other library in Victoria. A selection of titles is available here.

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How our Clearinghouse can help you

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The Australian Reproductive Health Alliance (ARHA) promotes public support for enhanced reproductive and sexual health in Australia and internationally, and promotes the advancement of the status of women and girls.

The Australasian Menopause Society aims to advance knowledge about menopause.

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health hosts the Endometriosis Association of Victoria’s website which has a range of information about Endometriosis

The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia (POSAA) is the leading support group and advocacy group for women and teenagers with PCOS.

Papscreen Victoria works toward decreasing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer among Victorian women.

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July's topic is "Reproductive Health"