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Many women find time to look after other people's health, but forget about their own. Stay in touch with women's health issues here.

 

Women's Health News and Research

Long-term aspirin and death risk for women: new study
Women who took low to moderate daily doses of aspirin had a reduced death rate, especially from heart disease, according to decades-long research.

US study links HRT use and breast cancer
US researchers have linked a drop in breast cancer rates to a parallel decrease in women's use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Women considering HRT should take these findings into consideration, and aim for the shortest duration of treatment and lowest dose, the researchers say.

Experiencing menopause?

Visit the menopause forum on the everybody Communities and share your thoughts, advice and problems with other New Zealand women.

Associated Products and Services

Breastscreen Aotearoa

Breastscreen Aotearoa is a free national breast screening programme for women aged 45 to 69 years.

National Cervical Screening Programme

National Cervical Screening Programme is a national screening programme for all women aged between 20 and 69 years.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) - is useful information about your medicine: eg, what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medicine.

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MYHEALTH column by Barbara Docherty

Nurse Barbara Docherty's weekly column on health.