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Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to women’s health. Jean Hailes provides clinical care, educational resources and evidence-based health information to all women, girls and gender-diverse people, and the health professionals who care for them.

Vision and mission

Healthier lives for all women, girls and gender diverse people.

How Jean Hailes for Women’s Health can help

Jean Hailes provides all women with evidence-based information on a range of health topics including PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, periods, persistent pelvic pain, anxiety and more.

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Last reviewed: July 2023

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Ovaries & uterus | Jean Hailes

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When you first learn about periods and get your first one, there's a lot to take in, and get used to...

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Fibroids | Jean Hailes

What exactly are fibroids and are they dangerous? Read information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of fibroids.

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New parents | Jean Hailes

You may have read the books, been to the classes and talked to dozens of people about parenting... but now you know it's not really possible to understand…

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Infertility treatment | Jean Hailes

There are many reasons a woman may have difficulty becoming pregnant. There are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of becoming…

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About the menstrual cycle | Jean Hailes

Learn all about the menstrual cycle, what happens during a cycle, how long a menstrual cycle usually is and when you should seek help.

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Endometriosis | Jean Hailes

Read about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and ways to manage & treat endometriosis including lifestyle, medications, hormone therapy & different surgeries.

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Sowing the seeds of health | Jean Hailes

They may be among nature’s tiniest morsels, but seeds are the big stars of nutrition.

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Women's bone health | Jean Hailes

From our mid thirties, we start to lose more bone than we grow. Learn more about bone health here at Jean Hailes, Australia's leader in women's health.

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Management & treatment of endometriosis | Jean Hailes

There are many options for managing and treating endometriosis, including a healthy lifestyle, pain-relief medications, hormone therapy such as the…

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