Find useful questions about health across life stages

Needs and questions can change over time.

Start with a useful question

Articles about women’s health may address different stages of life and different circumstances. Check the intended audience and avoid assuming that a general description explains your own experience. Prepare specific questions for a qualified professional when needed.

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Put the idea into practice

Read the original source where possible and check when it was published or reviewed. Look for the limits of the evidence, the population it describes and any commercial interest. Write down what remains unclear rather than filling a gap with an assumption.

Review what you learn

Use general information to prepare questions, not as a diagnosis or a personalised treatment plan. An appropriately qualified healthcare professional can help relate evidence to an individual situation. The official resource below offers a starting point for further reading.