Women's Health
Common Myths About Women’s Health
Is heart disease a man's problem? Should you douche? Does a Pap test check for every cancer? Ten common myths about women's health, corrected…
Women's Health
Menstrual care, wellness supplements and personal healthcare essentials for different stages of life, described clearly so you can choose what suits you.
Choosing women's health essentials
The right menstrual product is the one that suits your flow, your comfort and your routine. Many women use more than one type across a cycle.
- Pads and liners: choose absorbency by flow and change them regularly.
- Menstrual cups: reusable. Follow the instructions for emptying and cleaning.
- Home pregnancy tests: read the instructions, check the expiry date and confirm the result with a healthcare professional.
- Supplements: ask your doctor whether you need iron or folic acid, especially if you are planning a pregnancy.
Helpful guides
- Essential Menstrual Care Products
- How to Choose Appropriate Menstrual Care Products
- Understanding Menstrual Health
- Understanding Pregnancy-Related Healthcare Supplies
Good to know: See a doctor about very heavy or painful periods, bleeding between periods or after menopause, or any symptom that worries you.
Women's Health guides
Plain-language articles to help you choose and use products with confidence.
Women's Health
How to Build a Personal Healthcare Kit
Assemble a personal healthcare kit for home, work and travel: period care, first aid, a thermometer, medicines list and other everyday essentials.
Women's Health
Understanding Women’s Health Screening
Which screening tests do women need and when? A guide to cervical, breast, colorectal, bone density, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screening.
Women's Health
Questions to Ask During a Women’s Health Appointment
Go prepared: a checklist of questions about periods, contraception, screening, menopause, nutrition and mental health for your next women's health visit.