Long-acting contraceptives and cancer risk A new study has found long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk.
Contraceptive pill Slinda recommended for PBS listing In its decision, the PBAC highlighted the importance of patients having access to a range of contraceptive options without cost barriers.
‘Breakthrough’ blood test for endometriosis: Study A new and non-invasive way to test early for the often-debilitating condition has been developed by Australian researchers.
TGA renews calls to limit new HRT patch prescriptions The reoccurring shortages are now expected to last until the end of 2025, raising concerns from GPs about how to support their patients long-term.
Endometriosis drug Visanne added to PBS Doctors have described dienogest as ‘miraculous’, with its listing expected to positively impact up to 500,000 patients.
Initiative urges women to communicate menopause symptoms SPONSORED: Menopause conversations coming out of the shadows, but many are unsure how to have the right discussion with their GPs.
GPs speak out amid birth services’ ‘significant shortcomings’ The RACGP lays bare accessibility challenges and ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates faced by GPs, as mothers struggle to find information.
Health bodies call for end to ‘regressive’ QLD abortion debate The RACGP has signed a joint statement expressing concerns over plans to recriminalise abortion, labelling it a ‘harmful step backward’.
Australian women’s contraception education ‘insufficient’: Survey The report laid bare the ‘deeply entrenched’ bias against women in the health system and called for MBS reform to improve contraception access.
‘Medicare discriminates’: RACGP advocates for women’s health The college has given a national committee its feedback on how to tackle discrimination against women in healthcare and reduce inequity in Medicare.