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Health information The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBWe have developed a wide range of health information to help women of all ages understand their health issues and their treatment options, and to help you consider …

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Clinics & services The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBYour pregnancy & birth. The Women’s is committed to a holistic philosophy of health and provides comprehensive services including clinics and services specialising in …

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How can I stay healthy down there

WEBUse your hands to clean your vulva. Use mild soaps or soap substitutes. Pat your genitals dry. Use a bland barrier cream if the skin feels irritated or to protect it from irritation …

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Healthy periods The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBA healthy diet, avoiding salt in your cooking and food, reducing caffeine intake, restoring your sleep cycle, regular daily exercise and reducing stress may help improve your …

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Food & nutrition in pregnancy The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBeat wholegrain breads, cereals, and green leafy vegetables regularly. eat vitamin C-rich foods (e.g., fruits, tomatoes, capsicum) at the same meals containing plant sources of …

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Causes and treatment The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBThe biggest cause of prolapse is pregnancy and birth – almost one in two (or 50 per cent of) women who have been pregnant will have some kind of prolapse. Your pelvic floor is …

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Complementary & alternative therapies The Royal Women's …

WEBPhysical therapies. Research suggests some physical therapies such as local heat application (heat packs), TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), …

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The first two weeks The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBThe first two weeks. The first two weeks can be a combination of pure bliss and perfect chaos. Whether this is your first or your fifth baby, there will be adjustments to make. …

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Bleeding after menopause The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBIt is not normal to bleed or spot 12 months or more after your last period. Bleeding after menopause is usually a sign of a minor health problem but can sometimes be an early …

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Fibroadenomas The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBFibroadenomas. Fibroadenomas are not cancerous. They range in size from smaller than a marble to as large as a golf ball. Most appear suddenly and stay the same size. Some …

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Breast soreness The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBBreast soreness. Breast soreness is very common. It affects most women at some time in their lives. The degree of soreness, and where and how it is felt, differs for each woman. …

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Having a pelvic or genital examination

WEBask you to lie down on the examination table with your knees bent and feet apart. During the exam they may: press along your lower belly or abdomen to feel for abnormalities or …

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Stages of labour The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBStages of labour. There are three stages of labour. The first stage is when your cervix is opening and your baby is moving down the birth canal. The second stage is when your …

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Treatment with medication The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBTreatment with medication: can be very effective. often has fewer and less serious side effects than other treatments. does not affect your ability to have children or cause early …

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Endocrine and Metabolic Service The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBAppointment notification. An acknowledgement letter will be sent directly to the patient and the GP will be notified. The patient will then receive a letter with the appointment details. …

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Abortion The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBIn Victoria, abortion is legally available up to 24 weeks of pregnancy and, in certain situations, after this. If you are considering an abortion, the sooner you look for help and …

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Deciding what to do The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBTalk through your feelings with people that can listen to you without judging you. Talk to someone who has had an unplanned pregnancy. Knowing more about their experience …

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Unplanned pregnancy The Royal Women's Hospital

WEBFinding out you have an unplanned pregnancy can leave you feeling confused and unsure of what to do. Counselling gives you the opportunity to talk to a trained health …

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