Menstrual Health

Every woman's menstrual cycle is different and each individual’s experience of menstruation can vary at different times within their life.  Knowing your cycle and what is usual for you can also help you identify when things change and when to seek help.

Menstrual cycle diary

http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/files/uploads/Menstrual_Cycle_Diary.pdf

A menstrual diary can be a useful tool in working out what problems might be occurring in your cycle.

Resource Type: PDF (9.08 KB)
Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research

Menstruation - dysmenorrhoea

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Menstruation_dysmenorr...

Fact sheet about the different types of dysmenorrhoea and some treatment options.

Organisation: Better Health Channel, Victorian Government

Premenstrual syndrome

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/premenstrual_syndrome?...

This fact sheet is about premenstrual syndrome, its causes and treatment.

Resource Type: Word Doc
Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: Better Health Channel, Victorian Government

Recommended medical investigations and treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding – Information for women

http://www.nzgg.org.nz/index.cfm?fuseaction=download&fusesubaction=template&libraryID=140

This consumer focused leaflet provides information on investigations and treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding known to be effective based on the current available evidence.

Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)

Understanding your menstrual cycle

http://www.womhealth.org.au/factsheets/menstruation.htm

This site has clear and accessible information about why and how menstruation occurs.

Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: Women's Health Queensland Wide (WHQW)