Women's Health Information

General Health

The SOGC is recognized nationwide as the official voice for the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology in Canada. Below you will find information and resources on a host of sexual and reproductive health issues and procedures.

 

Breast Pain

• Breast pain, or mastalgia, affects 40% of women before menopause. There is help to ease the pain.

 

Endometriosis

• Learn about endometriosis, its symptoms and available treatments.

 

Female Orgasms: Myths and Facts

• This brochure will illuminate some misconceptions about sexual inabilities and explains what a woman can do to help her reach an orgasm

 

Herbal Remedies

• Information about herbal remedies, their effectiveness and safety, and when you should speak with a health professional.

 

Hysteroscopy

• Understand why a hysteroscopy might help you and learn how doctors will look for abnormalities in the inside of your uterus before the operation takes place.

 

Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus

• Defined as the surgical removal of the uterus, a hysterectomy can also include the removal of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and cervix in order to cure a number of gynaecological problems. Learn more about this operation and its implications by consulting this pamphlet.

 

Intimate Partner Violence

• Intimate Partner Violence is a significant, underlying cause of poor health and is well-documented as a serious public health issue. In addition to being at increased risk for physical harm, victims of all forms of violence are vulnerable to complications, which eventually lead to chronic health problems.

 

Laparoscopy

• Why has this operation been suggested to me? What will the doctors do and how will laparoscopy help me?

 

Menopause

• Every woman experiences menopause differently – but one piece of advice applies to everyone: menopause is the ideal time to look at nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices.

 

My First Pelvic Exam

• Nervous? Scared? Worried? It’s quite normal! We explain why you should have a pelvic exam, when you should go, and what your doctor is going to do.

 

Pap testing

• The Pap test is an effective way to find early signs of abnormalities and pre-cancerous cells in the cervix

 

Tubal Ligation (Female Surgical Sterilization)

• The most effective method for a woman to permanently prevent pregnancy is tubal ligation. Obtain explanations on the operation before making your final decision.

 

Urinary Incontinence

• The key to dealing with incontinence is proper diagnosis and persistence in following a treatment plan.

 

When Sex Hurts - Vaginismus

• Are strong spasms making vaginal penetration painful or impossible? Enjoy sex by learning ways to control the contractions of your vaginal muscles.

 

 

 

Last Updated July 6, 2011