Discussing contraception with young women at risk of CVD Pregnancy can increase mortality and morbidity in women with heart disease.
Review finds hormonal contraceptives do not cause or worsen depression Experts believe choices should be based on contraceptive needs and other comorbidities, rather than concerns about impact on mental health.
Long-acting reversible contraceptive use has doubled in past decade What do GPs and patients need to know about these devices that have ‘much lower failure rates’ than condoms or the pill?
A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.
Women’s access to emergency contraception ‘critical’ With demand expected to rise as the pandemic continues, GPs can help to inform patients of their options – and dispel common myths.
RACGP offers new suite of IUD resources It is hoped the resources will encourage the more widespread adoption of IUDs as a contraception method in Australia.
Empowering women with contraception choices Professor Danielle Mazza joins Bek and Charlotte to discuss improving women’s sexual health, and how GPs can deliver better care for women in the areas of preconception care, contraception and abortion.
The pill remains the default female contraceptive. Should it be? Newer contraceptives may be better options, but unfamiliarity may be preventing wider uptake.
Queensland pharmacy study ‘really worrying’ Nearly one in three visits to more than 200 Brisbane pharmacists involved some form of overtreatment or overselling of medication.