Get the answers to some frequently asked questions about menopause, including how to tell if you are perimenopausal, what to do about hot flushes and which treatments are safe and effective.
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Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now more commonly known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), can reduce troublesome menopause symptoms.
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.
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.
Menstruation problems
Find out about common menstruation problems: amenorrhoea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy periods).
Health checks women should have
Health checks are an important part of keeping healthy and preventing disease. Find out about the health checks women should have and when to have them.
Iron and your body
The main role of iron is in the red blood cells where it helps carry oxygen. It is also important for our immune systems, brain function and muscle strength.
Contraception: vaginal ring
The vaginal ring (brand name NuvaRing) is a type of hormonal contraception. When used properly, the vaginal ring is an effective and safe way of preventing pregnancy.
