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Endometriosis research a priority for the Women’sRecruitment for a series of endometriosis projects at the Women’s is ramping up, following the easing of pandemic restrictions. Existing patients are encouraged to participate.
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The Women’s welcomes focus on sex and gender differences within the health systemCEO of the Royal Women’s Hospital, Professor Sue Matthews welcomes the release of the terms of reference for the National Women’s Health Advisory Council.
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The power of preventative surgery for ovarian cancerOvarian cancer detection and treatment remains a challenge, but genetic testing and preventative surgery have proven to be powerful tools against the disease.
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Changes to services at SandringhamFrom 6 February 2023, Sandringham Hospital's maternity, newborn and gynaecology services will be managed by Monash Health.
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Professor Sue Matthews appointed to the National Women’s Health Advisory CouncilThe Council is an important step in addressing a range of issues that often result in Australian women and girls experiencing poor health outcomes.
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Improving access to cervical cancer screeningThe Royal Women’s Hospital nurse Ange Steele is on the frontline in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer.
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The Women’s contribution to do-it-yourself cervical cancer screeningWe are pleased that women due for cervical screening can now self-collect a sample, as an alternative to a cervical screening test (previously known as a Pap test).
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Pregnant and diagnosed with brain cancer: how the Women’s helped preserve Laura’s fertility into the futureImagine being 26 weeks pregnant, and diagnosed with brain cancer. That’s what happened to Laura Tucker, who had ovarian tissue removed and stored at the Women’s.
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Menopause: a stage of life, not a diagnosisThe Women's Director of Gynaecology Research is on a mission. She wants to tackle the ‘over medicalisation’ of menopause and instead show its ‘light and shade’.
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‘ELFS’ app could change the course of endometriosisResearchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital are part of a new project, collecting real-time data from pregnant women and those trying to conceive, as they deal with the fertility implications of endometriosis.
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