From all the staff and clinicians at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support in 2011.

The Jean Hailes Medical Centre, Education and Research teams will close at 12pm on 23 December 2011 and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2012.

We hope that you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and happy festive season.

  

  

Jean Hailes is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on financial support from philanthropic sources, private/individual donors and government. Without your generous support, we would not be able to continue to reach out to women all over Australia, and help them live the healthiest lives possible.

Click here to make a tax deductible donation to Jean Hailes

  

  

12 December 2011 – 12 Days of Christmas Health Tips
Forget turtledoves, French hens, or even golden rings; the best gift you can give yourself and your true love this Christmas is the gift of good health. National not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women's Health is making this even easier with 12 simple tips to help you survive the silly season with your health intact. Read more... 

5 December 2011 - Hormones, libido, period pain and dieting: debunking the myths
Herbal remedies are safe because they’re natural…HRT is too dangerous – it causes breast cancer…you don’t need a Pap test if you’ve had the HPV (Gardasil) vaccine…I’m pregnant so I should be eating for two…period pain is normal… A new brochure has been launched nationally to help women get to the bottom of some common and often confusing health myths. The brochure, produced by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, includes expert facts and advice on a range of health issues. Read more...

  

  

This month, our poll looks at the big Christmas stresses – overindulgence, financial pressures, relationship strain and general business.

What do you most worry about during the festive season? To participate in the poll, go to www.healthforwomen.org.au and scroll down the page.  

  

  

It's easy to forget, or put them off, but making time once every year or two for these quick check-ups could save your life.
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Don’t give up on pregnancy, but do see your doctor
On Dec 1 at the 14th World Congress on Human Reproduction, the University of Queensland’s Dr Danielle Herbert presented results from a longitudinal study of 7,300 women in their late 20s and early to mid-30s. 19 per cent of the women reported that they were unable to conceive within 12 months of trying. Of those who did not then begin hormone therapy or IVF, 44 per cent still managed to fall pregnant within three years. Read more...

  

  

One way that women can contribute to Jean Hailes is by volunteering to participate in the important research studies we conduct.

The Jean Hailes research unit is continually recruiting participants for a variety of research projects including women that may have had particular experiences or previous diagnoses or women that are healthy, without any particular previous medical history.

If you would like to be contacted for participation in a suitable research project for which you may be eligible please complete the online form.

Current research studies:
- Acupuncture for hot flushes
We are looking for post-menopausal women who have never had any needle acupuncture in the past to participate in a clinical study on acupuncture for hot flushes (the “Acupause” study). Must be Victoria-based. More info...

  

  

We often worry about the physical factors that affect our health, but sometimes forget about the role of emotional or psychological factors. Social connections, friendships and our relationships with other people help shape who we are and how we behave, but they also impact on our health. Read more...