Researcher aims to lift awareness

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Researcher aims to lift awareness

Thursday, 6 May 2004

A BENDIGO researcher hopes her study will prompt awareness about

alternatives to hysterectomy.

New research by La Trobe University Bendigo student Graham

into hysterectomy as a treatment for menstrual problems found women

were not fully aware of other options available to them.

She said the research supports a " watch and wait " approach for women

with menstrual symptoms who are nearing menopause, as menstrual

problems decreased over time.

Dr Graham surveyed almost 700 Australian women as part of the study.

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