Endometriosis funding boost
Researchers at the Women's will lead a major research program aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis thanks to a $3.9m grant.
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Researchers call for better Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome diagnosisInconsistent diagnosis of the hormonal condition Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) could be causing unwarranted concern among young women about fertility, new research has found.
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New treatments for menopauseAustralia’s largest menopause clinic is increasingly using non-pharmacological treatments to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
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New vaccine shown to slash cervical cancerA large, global trial of a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has found it could cut the rate of cervical cancer by a further 23 per cent compared to the existing Gardasil vaccine.
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Over 90 per cent of cervical cancers are preventable by vaccinationUp to 93 per cent of cervical cancers in Australia could be prevented by a new HPV vaccination, and researchers hope one day vaccination will almost entirely eradicate the disease.
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The Women’s nurses making a difference in MongoliaHelp support our nurses volunteering their time to improve nursing education and practices in Mongolia
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Sister’s incredible gift makes Mother’s Day possible for MichelleAfter almost a decade of trying to get pregnant, Michelle was given the ultimate gift - her younger sister Andrea’s healthy eggs. But faced with a high risk triplet pregnancy, it was the Women's Multiple Pregnancy Clinic that helped her deliver three healthy girls.
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Miracle Mums Appeal: Pioneering procedure restores fertility for cancer survivorsWhen Jodie Wyers lost her fertility due to cancer, it was a newspaper story about Vali Creus, the world's first women to receive an ovarian tissue graft to her abdomen after cancer, that kept her hopes of motherhood alive.
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World first surgery at the Women’s restores fertilityVali Creus shares her story of being the first woman in the world to receive an ovarian tissue graft to her abdomen and give birth. She received her pioneering treatment at the Women's and Melbourne IVF.
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The Women’s welcomes the state’s first Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health PlanThe Women’s welcome the State Government’s new plan that will assist women in accessing more comprehensive health care, including contraception and abortions, in their communities.
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Large endometriosis study explores genetic linkMarch is Endometriosis Month and The Women's staff are raising awareness of the disease and latest developments in research and clinical practice.
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