Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 072 471. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

beginning of content

Women's health

A heat pack may ease the symptoms of adenomyosis

Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the uterus and can cause heavy periods. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

 Woman preparing a bath to help treat Bartholin's cysts.

Bartholin’s cysts

Bartholin’s cysts can develop if the ducts of the Bartholin's glands, found inside the vagina, become blocked. Learn about the causes and treatment.

 Image of bra on coloured background to signify breast augmentation.

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Women undergo breast implant surgery for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.

 Image of doctors hands preparing a cervical screening test with female patient in the background.

Cervical screening test

 Young man opening a condom

Contraception options

 Middle-aged woman wearing gold ring crying into the back of her hand, to help illustrate domestic violence.

Domestic violence

 Abdominal or pelvic pain are common symptoms of endometriosis.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus also grows outside the uterus. It can be painful, but treatment is available.

Middle-aged woman looking concerned as she brushes her hair - to help illustrate an article about female pattern baldness.

Female pattern baldness

 The female reproductive system contains the organs that prepare a woman's body for pregnancy.

Female reproductive system

 Reclining mermaid statue.

Female sexual problems

Many women experience sexual problems from time to time. Learn more about some common problems and how they can be treated.

 A woman with symptoms of fibroids

Fibroids

Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure, bone density test and more.

 Female adult patient talking with doctor about hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy

Incontinence

For many people with incontinence, these 10 self-help tips and lifestyle changes are enough to relieve symptoms.

 Female adult patient in surgical gown, smiling, while talking to surgeon prior to mastectomy.

Mastectomy

 Menopause is the time when a woman's monthly periods stop

Menopause

Find out when menopause is likely to start, common symptoms and how to relieve them, as well as possible long-term effects.

 Image of pads to illustrate menstruation, or, periods.

Menstruation

 Image of teal ribbon on a woman's chest to symbolise ovarian cancer awareness.
Hand holding a pen to point out ovarian cyst on an ultrasound picture.

Ovarian cysts

 Some women with PID may have abnormal periods.

Period problems

Suffering from heavy, painful or irregular periods? Does PMS affect your wellbeing? Learn about common period problems and how to cope.

 Managing your health and weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise is a key part of PCOS.
Pregnant woman holding her belly on the beach.

Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

 Image of doctor's hands pointing to diagram of the uterus and pelvic floor in front of female patient to illustrate prolapsed uterus.

Girls and puberty

 Pelvic floor exercises may help to manage rectocoele symptoms.

Rectocoele

A rectocoele occurs when the rectum bulges into the back vaginal wall. Find out more about appropriate care and treatment.

 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

 Genetic testing can be used to diagnose turner syndrome.

Turner syndrome

 Image of reclining woman statue to illustrate the concept of vaginal problems.

Vaginal problems

Need more information?

These trusted information partners have more on this topic.

Top results

Victorian Women's Health Atlas

Read more on Women's Health Victoria website

Women's Health Queensland Wide |

Read more on Women's Health Queensland website

Women and violence: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria

Women's Health Victoria, an independent health promotion agency working through a clearinghouse to provide health information, advocacy and capacity building

Read more on Women's Health Victoria website

Women and informal caregiving: Gender Impact Assessment - Women's Health Victoria

Read more on Women's Health Victoria website

Women and corrections: Gender Impact Assessment - Women's Health Victoria

Read more on Women's Health Victoria website

Women's health - NT.GOV.AU

General information about women's health, bacterial vaginosis, thrush, pelvic inflammatory disease and cervical screening.

Read more on NT Health website

Health Information | Women's Health Queensland Wide

Read more on Women's Health Queensland website

Jean Hailes Women's Health Week 2015

Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Jean Hailes Women's Health Week

Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Women and oral health: Issues Paper - Women's Health Victoria

Read more on Women's Health Victoria website

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 665 222

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Australian Government, health department logo ACT Government logo New South Wales government, health department logo Northen Territory Government logo Government of South Australia, health department logo Tasmanian government logo Government of Western Australia, health department logo