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Evidence indicates that women who take menopausal hormone therapy have a marginally increased risk of breast cancer, but it's equally important to talk about the benefits of the treatment.

Susan Davis Professor (Research), Clinical Epidemiology

Evidence indicates that women who take menopausal hormone therapy have a marginally increased risk of breast cancer, but it's equally important to talk about the benefits of the treatment.

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Doctors, we've got a problem 'down there'

It's the most common vaginal infection affecting women of reproductive age, but is often considered a non-serious condition – and that needs to change.

Jade Bilardi Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic

It's the most common vaginal infection affecting women of reproductive age, but is often considered a non-serious condition – and that needs to change.

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Shining a light on PCOS

It affects about one in seven women of childbearing age, yet there are no public health campaigns or celebrities raising it as an issue.

Rhonda Garad Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation

It affects about one in seven women of childbearing age, yet there are no public health campaigns or celebrities raising it as an issue.

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Hypnotherapy hope for IBS

Worldwide it's estimated that 11% of the population has IBS* with more women suffering than men. Hypnotherapy treatment may turn out to be a major part of the solution.

Simone Peters Psychophysiologist, Alfred Health, Department of Gastroenterology

Worldwide it's estimated that 11% of the population has IBS* with more women suffering than men. Hypnotherapy treatment may turn out to be a major part of the solution.

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Endo and the 'hysteria myth'

Clinicians need the training and support to provide better comprehensive healthcare for women with endometriosis.

Kate Young Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Clinicians need the training and support to provide better comprehensive healthcare for women with endometriosis.

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Weighed down by PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

Siew Lim NHMRC Early Career Fellow/ Monash Health dietitian

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome say they find it hard to lose weight. Here's what they can do to improve their symptoms and long-term health.

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'Egg timer' test not all it's cracked up to be

The blood test reveals the quantity of eggs women have, not the quality, which declines with age. It's also expensive and can give false low readings.

Karin Hammarberg Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

The blood test reveals the quantity of eggs women have, not the quality, which declines with age. It's also expensive and can give false low readings.