Gynaecological Awareness
Greater awareness of gynaecological (female reproductive) health can help women and their communities to overcome taboos and stigma associated with health issues, build self esteem, alert women to symptoms of disease and protect them from avoidable risks. The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health offers a wide range of resources relating to female reproductive and sexual health:
Health Issues
- Cervical Cancer
- Contraception
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids (uterine fibromyomas, leiomyomas, myomas)
- Heavy Uterine Bleeding
- Hysterectomy
- Irritation of the Vulva
- Libido
- Menstrual Cycle
- Ovarian Cancer
- Painful Sex (dyspareunia)
- Pap test (Pap smear)
- Period Questions and Answers
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Safer Sex
- Uterine prolapse
Magazine Articles
- Winter 2011 - Vulval health and hygiene
- Winter 2010 - When love hurts (Painful Sex)
- Summer 2008/2009 - Periods: what’s normal and what’s not
External Links
- Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN): www.gain.org.au
Content updated 12 August 2011





