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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The new research published in the British Medical Journal, suggests evidence of harmful effects on light or occasional drinking during pregnancy, is very limited. Despite this, women are still advised to avoid all alcohol during pregnancy, as we are simply uncertain about the effect of […]
The American FDA has advised women to have 2 to 3 servings of fish per week. Most fish are safe, however because of high mercury levels, some fish should be avoided. These include King Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy, Shark, Sword Fish, Tilefish, Tuna and Bigeye.
[…]A recent study of 20,000 women from 31 countries has shown deaths have been reduced by 30% following the use of a drug called Tranexamic acid if given within 3 hours of delivery. This is easily available and inexpensive medication and is just another step […]
Under these guidelines commercial surrogacy remains prohibited. As far as sex selection for non-medical purposes goes, this is the province of State and Territory governments which are responsible for regulating the clinical practice of ART. This is a complex area and much discussion is taking […]
The National Screening Register was planned to be active on 23 February 2017. Due to administrative concerns, there has been further delay in the renewed National Cervical Screening Program until 1 December 2017. In the meantime the Health Department has advised us that we should […]