Basic Vulval Care

• MSHC Fact Sheet - Genital skin care

• Jean Hailes - Vulval irritation

• Care Down There - vulval care information

 

Lichen Sclerosis

• MSHC Fact Sheet - Lichen Sclerosis

• Dermnet NZ - Lichen Sclerosis

 

Chronic (Pelvic) Pain

• Persistent Pain – video/webinar

• 'Tame the Beast' (video and website)

• Explain Pain and the Protectometer

• Pain Bytes (videos)

 

Painful Periods

• Period Pain

• Skipping Periods

• Heavy Periods and Retrograde Bleeding

 

Painful Sex

• Jean Hailes - Painful Sex (dyspareunia)

• Dermnet NZ - Painful sex in women

• Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia - Painful sex in women

• Care Down There - normal sex

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Other reliable pelvic pain resources

• Pelvic Pain Foundation - An introduction to pelvic pain

• Pelvic Pain Foundation - Pelvic pains

• Jean Hailes Foundation - Health topics

 

Endometriosis

Not all pelvic pain is caused by endometriosis, and not all women with endometriosis have pain. The following websites provide an overview of the current understanding of endometriosis, and its management.

• RANZCOG - Endometriosis

• Jean Hailes - Endometriosis Factsheet

 

The following link to the EndoActive website will allow reading of various patient experiences, and videos to assist with shared perspectives.

• EndoActive

 

The following link is to the Aus Government Summary of nationally funded activities into improving our understanding of endometriosis.

• Aus Government, Department of Health - What we’re doing about endometriosis

 

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Heavy menstrual bleeding can have a variety of causes that your gynaecologist will assess. The following provide an overview of causes, diagnosis and management.

• RANZCOG - Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

• Royal Women's Hospital - Heavy Periods

• Jean Hailes - Heavy Bleeding

 

Using Hormonal Contraceptives

• Royal Children's Hospital - Skipping Periods on the Oral Contraceptive Pill

 

Fibroids

• Jean Hailes - Fibroids

• Better Health Victoria - Fibroids

 

The following is a link to a podcast about Fibroids (ABC Radio Health):

• http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2011/02/hrt_20110228_0839.mp3

 

PCOS

Click through the links to look at lifestyle changes, etc

• Jean Hailes - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

 

An excellent patient-centred summary of the new guideline from 2018

• Monash University - ASK PCOS

 

This is an American not-for-profit group set up by patients with PCOS information, option for connections with other women with PCOS etc

• PCOS Awareness Association (US)

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HPV and the cervical screening test

• National Cervical Screening Program

• RANZCOG - Cervical Screening in Australia

• Cancer Council - HPV Vaccination

 

Menopause

This page has several links to factsheets, ranging from non-hormonal and complimentary treatments for menopause, to discussions regarding HRT, sex-life and general health.

• Australian Menopause Society - fact sheets

• Royal Women's Hospital - Menopause information

 

There are many links provided on the Jean Hailes website. A good discussion on management of menopause can be found here, as well as specific topics such as menopause after cancer.

• Jean Hailes - Menopause

 

You can download a podcast here to listen in your own time.

• Jean Hailes - Explain menopause (podcast)
   

Dr Sonia Davidson (Endocrinologist) discusses menopause in a video that you can watch via the Jean Hailes website.

• Jean Hailes - Menopause 101, Women's Stuff (video)

 

Gender Affirming Healthcare

Resources for trans and gender diverse young people

• Telethon Kids - Resources for trans and gender diverse young people

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If you have any questions about these resources, please do not hesitate to discuss these with your gynaecologist at your next review.