Vaginal dryness in menopause can cause sexual pain and urinary problems like UTI’s and incontinence. Declining estrogen levels around menopause effect the delicate tissues of the vulva and vagina. They…
Vaginal dryness in menopause can cause sexual pain and urinary problems like UTI’s and incontinence. Declining estrogen levels around menopause effect the delicate tissues of the vulva and vagina. They…
Did you know that you can take your own cervical screening sample? If you’ve been avoiding a test, this information could be life-saving! An extract from an article by Dr…
Nicole Monteforte By Nicole Monteforte I have not really known any other way of life than suffering from the impact of hormonal issues, leading to years of chronic illness. From…
You might have been told that you have a “prolapse”, but do you know what that really means? It may feel uncomfortable, so how can you tell when it’s safe…
Most women experience pelvic pain at times. Over 700,000 Australian women have endometriosis; could you be one of them? To mark Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), here’s a quick wrap-up of…
In last year’s post “Mirena and Menopause” we explained how Mirena (the levonorgestrel-containing IUD) is used at perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve decided to try Mirena you’ll also want…
Our webinar about Bladder Problems at Menopause featured WellFemme’s Dr Kelly Teagle and pelvic floor physiotherapist Marita O’Shea. The following is a summary of the relevant information, as well as…
“Mirena stopped my periods- how will I know when I’ve reached menopause?” Menopause is recognised by the absence of periods for 12months or more, but what if you don’t have…
