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Newsletter August 2011
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- Online support communities with Healthshare
- National PCOS Guideline to be launched August 29 2011
- Last chance – only 3 Entertainment Books left!
- Jean Hailes in the news
- Events – What’s on at Jean Hailes?
- Spotlight on…perimenopause
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Online support communities with Healthshare
| To help you to connect with people around Australia who know what you (or your loved ones) are going through, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health has established a partnership with the social health network Healthshare. |
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Jean Hailes is providing trustworthy and evidence-based advice on menopause, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to the corresponding Healthshare online communities.
You can join these communities free of charge and, if you wish, anonymously. See Healthshare's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information.
As a member, you can ask questions or start a discussion, share personal experiences, create interest groups, download information sheets and offer and receive support. This is a fantastic way to connect with people from all over the country who can relate to your particular circumstances. |
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National PCOS Guideline to be launched 29 August 2011
Australian experts have developed the world’s first accessible evidence-based guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition with reproductive, metabolic and mental health impacts. PCOS affects 12-21% of reproductive aged women in Australia, yet up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed.
The Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome is the culmination of two years of rigorous work from the PCOS Australian Alliance of leading Australian PCOS experts from the research, clinical and community sectors, in collaboration with the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health. The Australian Department of Health and Ageing funded the project which was auspiced by Jean Hailes and supported by the consumer advocacy group Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association of Australia Inc. (POSAA).
The guideline provides thirty-eight recommendations addressing four key areas:
- challenges of assessment and diagnosis
- assessment of emotional wellbeing
- lifestyle management
- fertility
Importantly, the guideline addresses the long-term complications of PCOS including increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, depression and anxiety.
The guideline will be launched on 29 August 2011. For more information, go to PCOS evidence-based guideline
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Last chance – only 3 Entertainment Books left!
This is your last chance to purchase a Melbourne 2011-2012 Entertainment Book and support the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health. Pay just $65 for your copy and receive over 500 valuable offers – everything from restaurants to activities, attractions to accommodation and much more!
To flick through online versions of the books, go here http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/entertainment-media
All purchases must be made online, using a credit card. You can select to have your book posted for an additional $8 postage and handling fee, or you can choose to pick up your book from our office at 173 Carinish Rd, Clayton, Victoria at no extra cost.
To purchase your book and help raise funds for Jean Hailes, go to www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/181916 |
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Jean Hailes in the news: Get outdoors to build healthy bones
Vitamin D is vital for strong, healthy bones - and boosting vitamin D levels can be as simple as going for a short walk in the sunshine.
To celebrate National Healthy Bones Wee, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health is encouraging women to maintain vitamin D levels by spending a few minutes outdoors on most days of the week. Read more...
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Events - What’s on at Jean Hailes?
Keep up-to-date with Jean Hailes events all over Australia by checking our events page.
Upcoming events include:
- A health information seminar for women: Staying healthy at midlife
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 11 September 2011
If you would like to enquire about organising an event in your area, see our Community Education page or our National Seminars page. |
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Spotlight on…perimenopause
Did you know that the medical definition of menopause is simply when it’s been 12 months since your last menstrual period? After that point, a woman is classified as postmenopause. The time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause, when many 40-something women experience fluctuations in their menstrual cycle, PMS-like symptoms (sore breasts, bloating, headaches, mood swings), tiredness, forgetfulness, hot flushes and weight gain. Read more...
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