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Submission to the Canadian Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies

Publication type: 
Position Paper
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1991-04
Pages: 
23
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
The position paper, submitted to the Canadian Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), addresses infertility and Canada's policies on the use of New Reproductive Technologies (NRT). The report provides a thorough discussion of infertility, access to treatment, and a discussion of the risks associated with NRT available, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT). The report offers 41 recommendations to the Royal Commission, including changes of the definition of infertility, increased community-based research on infertility and treatment options, public education for the awareness of options for infertile couples, accessible and funded counselling services for infertile people, the prevention of infertility and access to free and safe birth control and infertility treatment, quality assurance of NRT and further research into the risks associated with NRT, etc.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women's health; women and health; infertility; DES exposure; pregnancy; New Reproductive Technologies (NRT); in vitro fertilization (IVF); gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT); community-based health; families; gender-based analysis; health risks; health services; health research; health policy; health reform; medical services; birth control; prevention; access to services

Breast Health

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1993
Pages: 
24
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A series of articles written by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC) on various aspects of breast health. Included in the package are articles on breast anatomy and function, conducting a monthly breast self-exam, articles about breast cancer, detection of breast cancer, and treatment options for breast cancer.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women's health; women and health; breast health; cancer; breast cancer; breast self-exam; mammogram; mammography; chemotherapy; radiation; mastectomy; detection

Should You Use Medication: Information for Women

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1987
Pages: 
3
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A pamphlet, written in both English and Mandarin, with information on getting access to good medical care from a doctor, how to properly take and handle medications, medication and pregnancy, and things to be concerned about when prescribed mood-altering drugs. The pamphlet suggests that women think carefully about their decision to rely on medication for treating illnesses that may have more to do with lifestyle, such as stress or poor diet.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; medicine; doctors; pharmaceutical; patient's rights; pregnancy

Stress: Information for Women

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1987
Pages: 
3
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
This pamphlet, written in both English and Mandarin, provides information for women on how to recognize and cope with stress in their lives. It addresses physical and emotional manifestations of stress, relationships with other and workplace conditions that may contribute to stress, a and some suggestions for dealing with stress. The pamphlet also provides some resources for women if stress persists.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; stress; women and mental health; mental health; social determinants of health;

Vaginal Health

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1993
Pages: 
28
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A series of articles written by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), on vaginal health. Included in the manual are articles on understanding and maintaining vaginal health, gardnerella Vaginitis, Chlamydia, yeast, Trichomonas Vaginitis, natural remedies for vaginal health, Pap smears, and menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective; women and health; women's health; vaginal health; pap tests; Chlamydia; menopause; hormone replacement therapy (HRT); herbal; alternative therapy; holistic; gender-based analysis

Endometriosis

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A pamphlet on endometriosis, prepared by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC). The pamphlet includes a definition of endometriosis, possible theories for its occurrence in women, and treatments available for endometriosis, such as medicine, hormones, and surgery. The pamphlet also includes a list of resources for further reading.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; endometriosis; medicine;

Health Issues of Lesbians: Bibliography

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A bibliography listing print resources regarding lesbian women's health issues. Most of the resources listed are available at the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC).
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; lesbian

Treatments for Estrogen Sensitive Conditions

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A pamphlet detailing treatments for estrogen sensitive conditions, including things to avoid (such as caffeine, salt, refined sugar, saturated fats, and estrogen containing foods). The pamphlet suggests some vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs, exercise, acupuncture, and fasting, among other treatments for estrogen sensitive conditions.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; nutrition; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; holistic

Endometrial Hyperplasia

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A short pamphlet describing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the endometrial lining of the uterus grows too thick. The pamphlet outlines the different effects of endometrial hyperplasia in women at different stages of life, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options available.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; endometrial hyperplasia

Alternatives to Psychiatric Drugs

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1983-05
Pages: 
7
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
The pamphlet, written by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), suggests several alternative treatments to women who are in the process of coming off of psychiatric drugs, including nutritional guidelines and fasting to detoxify, vitamins, relaxation techniques, exercise, visualizations and affirmations, and homeopathic remedies, herbs and acupuncture.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; medicine; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; herbal; holistic; mental health; mental health treatment; women and mental health; nutrition

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