Tools
Last updated 11 November 2016Jean Hailes for Women's Health has developed practice support tools for health professionals for the assessment and management of endometriosis, menopause and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These evidence-based tools have been informed by the latest research and clinical expertise.
Health professional tools are designed to:
- Act as a quick reference tool to guide initial diagnosis
- Provide guidance for the ongoing management of the condition
- Provide links to comprehensive evidence-based information and patient resources
- Highlight practice points and key messages
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Endometriosis health professional toolOur new endometriosis health professional tool has arrived! This quick reference guide for the assessment and management of endometriosis has been informed by the latest research and clinical expertise. It provides guidelines on diagnosis and ongoing management, including key messages and practise points. Download it here (PDF) or order hard copies for your clinic.
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Menopause health professional toolPreviously known as the Menopause algorithm, this improved and updated resource covers the phases of menopause, common symptoms, routine screening, hormone replacement therapy candidates, special considerations, bone health and emotional wellbeing. Download it here (PDF) or order hard copies for your clinic.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome health professional toolThis health professional tool is a guide to comprehensive management of this complex condition and highlights key considerations such as emotional health, lifestyle, cardiometabolic health, weight management and fertility. Download it here (PDF) or order hard copies for your clinic. The tool was developed using the Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (below) and extensive consultation with health experts. |
Tools to futher support PCOS assessment and management
Australian experts have developed the world's first accessible evidence-based guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition with reproductive, metabolic and mental health impacts. PCOS affects 12-21% of reproductive aged women in Australia, and up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed. The guideline has been translated by Jean Hailes into resources and programs for women and health professionals.
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Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndromeThe guideline provides 38 recommendations addressing four key areas:
Importantly, the guideline addresses the long-term complications of PCOS including increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, depression and anxiety. Download it here (PDF). |
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PCOS guideline algorithmsThe PCOS guideline algorithms summarise the recommendations of the guideline and provide an accessible desktop tool. The five algorithms, which feature in the guideline, can also be downloaded individually as separate PDFs:
Download algorithms 1-5 (PDF). |
