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Health Articles
Pelvic pain: know the different causes and when to seek help
Pain that is felt in your lower belly and above your legs is called pelvic pain. The pelvis is an important part of the body because it is home to organs like your bowel, bladder, ovaries, uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes.
Pelvic floor dysfunction: a closer look at urinary incontinence and prolapse
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common but complex condition. However, successful management can produce life-changing improvements for women.
MHT still maligned & misunderstood: expert
For most symptomatic women, the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) outweigh the risks. Yet many GPs remain reluctant to prescribe it. Is it time to reconsider?
Connecting women and contraception
GPs play a critical role in ensuring that women in Australia can access the most effective forms of contraception available to them. Yet uptake of the most effective contraception remains low.
The toll of control
While it may not leave any marks, coercive control is a form of domestic violence. Know the signs.
Ignore ‘outdated’ MHT info: GP
Despite the release of newer information that has increased our understanding of the risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), some Australian GPs are still reluctant to prescribe it.