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Did you know the contraceptive pill is over 60 years old? Yes, it’s been helping Australian women avoid an unwanted pregnancy for that long! The current Pill is convenient, cheap and nearly 100 per cent effective if taken correctly. Positives plus! But if you are one of the many women who suffer side effects from […] Read more
A new long-acting contraceptive has now become available for Australian women and it is an intrauterine device known as Kyleena. As of 1st March 2020, it has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) – the government’s subsidized list of medications – which gives Australian women even more choice. It is believed to be […] Read more
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IVF and COVID-19
As COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) continues to develop and impact Australia, it is important to acknowledge the seriousness of the crisis and its implications for health services. We appreciate the needs of individuals who are seeking assistance to conceive or preserve their facility, however we also acknowledge the overarching responsibility we have to all people in […] Read more
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COVID- 19 and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of great expectation and joy for most women and their families. But with the declaration of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, it’s understandable that some pregnant women will be feeling a little anxious about their health and that of their unborn or newborn baby. It is somewhat difficult to give definitive advice […] Read more
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Endometriosis
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (I.C.E.) have issued a new guideline on endometriosis. This is a common condition which affects 1 in 10 women. Sometimes diagnosis can be difficult. This condition mimics conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome or even fibroids. Endometriosis is associated both with infertility and with pain. Early […] Read more