Trent Hills Family Health Team

Periods, perimenopause & menopause

Menopause & Perimenopause

Facts on menopause from Canada's experts. Read here about menopause, perimenopause, health concerns, resources and treatments. Get information on management of symptoms with lifestyle, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and alternative and complementary therapies. Menopauseandu.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

menopauseandu.ca

Periods

Facts on menstrual periods from Canada's experts. Up-to-date, expert information about menstruation including pages on normal periods, abnormal pain and bleeding, endometriosis, and fibroids. YourPeriod.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

yourperiod.ca

Pregnancy & Prenatal

Prenatal Program Online

Pregnant or planning for a baby? The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Public Health Unit now offers InJoy, a free online Prenatal Program! Get accurate information on pregnancy, labour and birth, and caring for your newborn – all in an online format. Parents you do not need to register to access the site just follow the simple steps on the link below and InJoy!

HKPR Prenatal Class Online

Pregnancy Info Canada

Pregnancy Info is a website of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOCG). Click here to read about healthy pregnancies, screening and testing, preparing for delivery and special situations in pregnancy (e.g twins, unplanned, travel).

PregnancyInfo.ca

Pregnancy & New Baby Supports

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Public Health Unit have a dedicated Healthy Families team available to provide guidance and support for pregnant women and families. HKPR programs provide a range of services tailored to the needs of families from preconception through parenthood. View their website to learn more about pregnancy testing, prenatal care, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, the Feeding & Nutrition Clinic, and Nurse-Family Partnerships Home Visits.

HKPR Prenatal & Baby Programs

Prostate Health

Prostate Cancer on CCO

Cancer Care Ontario provides information on prostate cancer for patients, families, caregivers and health care providers. Learn about early detection, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and after treatment. Learn how healthy eating, healthy movement and a healthy body weight can reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer on Canadian Care Ontario

Prostate Cancer on CCS

Read about the risks, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for prostate cancer. Helpful information on diagnosis, cancer type staging and grading. Online chat, resources and links to support provided by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Prostate Cancer on Canadian Cancer Society

Prostate Health, BPH and Continence

Learn about prostate health, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and bowel and bladder continence. The Men's Room is a page on the Canadian Continence Foundation website that offers information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. CCF is a non-profit charitable organization working to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing urinary and bowel incontinence.

The Men's Room

Sex & Contraception

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to get and maintain an erection for sexual activity. This common problem may have profound effects on the affected man, his partner and their relationship. In most cases, sexual function can be improved with open communication, support, lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medical treatment. Read more from the Canadian Urological Association.

ED on Canadian Urological Association

HPV

HPVinfo.ca delivers evidence-based information about the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a highly contagious virus and can spread by skin-to-skin contact in the genital area (penetration is not required) or during genital, anal or oral sex. Read here about prevention, signs and symptoms, and treatment. HPVInfo.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

HPVinfo.ca

Peyronie's Disease

Peyronie’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the penis which may result in discomfort and curvature with erections.Read about diagnosis and treatments by the Canadian Urological Association.

Peyronie's disease

Sex & Contraception

SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality. From talking about sex, to lifestyle choices, to contraception and sexually transmitted infections, SexandU.ca provides up-to-date information on topics related to sexual and reproductive health. SexandU.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).

SexandU.ca

Sexual Health Clinics

The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Public Health Unit provides sexual health clinics in Campbellford, Brighton, Port Hope, Haliburton and Lindsay. Visit the website for clinic dates and times in your community. Appointments can be booked by phone or online.

Sexual Health Clinics

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is low-risk surgery for men that provides permanent birth control. Read about the procedure, what to expect, after-care and sex after vasectomy by the Canadian Urological Association.

Vasectomy on CUA

THFHT formally recognizes the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically our neighbours of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement. We reside on the Gunshot Treaty Lands of 1788. On these lands and on the shores of the big lake, the Mississauga Anishinabeg

(A-NISH-IN-NAW-BEK) met with the Crown to facilitate the opening of these lands for settlement. Let us be reminded of the responsibility we all have in making sure that we respect these lands and waters that give us life and sustain our livelihoods.