Female reproductive system - quiz
Find out about the female reproductive system and fertility with our quick health quiz. Test your knowledge about menstruation, ovulation and menopause. You have a good general knowledge, but the female reproductive system is still a bit of a ... [... more]
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Contraception - female sterilisation
Female sterilisation is a permanent form of contraception. The most common method is tubal occlusion, which is the surgical blocking of the fallopian tubes. Female sterilisation is also called tubal ligation (tying) or more commonly, 'getting the ... [... more]
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Premenstrual syndrome - treatment options
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be successfully managed with lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, complementary therapies and pharmaceutical drugs. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term that refers to the range of physical and emotional ... [... more]
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Menopause - hormone replacement therapy
Menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats can be managed with education, support, lifestyle changes and hormone therapy (HT) if required. While HT reduces the risk of some debilitating diseases, it also increases the ... [... more]
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Endometriosis - causes and risk factors
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial cells (from the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus. The exact cause is unknown, but researchers have proposed a number of theories. Endometriosis can cause numerous symptoms, including painful ... [... more]
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Hysterectomy and endometriosis - Q & A
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus) with or without the removal of the ovaries. This fact sheet lists your questions about this topic and the answers from our experts. A woman is much more than the sum total of her ... [... more]
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Reproduction and fertility ... all about
Getting pregnant or avoiding pregnancy can raise problems for women and men. Read about fertility, conceiving a baby and the male and female reproductive systems. Also find information on ovulation, menstruation and the role of sperm. Find out ... [... more]
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Uterine cancer
The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. Cancer of the uterus is diagnosed in over 470 Victorian women each year and mostly affects women over 50. This cancer is also known as cancer of the womb, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer ... [... more]
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Infertility treatments - male
Fertility may be impaired by varicocele, or the bloating of veins inside the testes. This condition can be surgically treated. The tubes within the male reproductive system that transport sperm may be blocked, perhaps by injury or vasectomy. In ... [... more]
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Reproductive system
The male and female reproductive systems are designed to create new life. Eggs (ova) are made in the ovaries, and sperm in the testicles. The ovaries and testicles (gonads) also make sex hormones. The female reproductive system is made up of the ... [... more]
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Male reproductive system - quiz
What do you know about male fertility and the reproductive system? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz. You have a good general knowledge, but the male reproductive system is still a bit of a mystery to you. You show an impressive ... [... more]
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Ovarian cancer
There are four main types of ovarian cancer, which mostly affect women over the age of 40. The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. These oval-shaped glands sit inside the pelvis and release an egg (ovum) every month. Female sex ... [... more]
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