Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
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.
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.
Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence A landmark parliamentary inquiry has found rates of birth trauma are unacceptable and recommended an overhaul of the health system.
No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO More than 150 million babies were born early between 2010–20, a new report highlighting the global ‘silent emergency’ shows.
Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
Rebate increase for IUD insertion called out as ‘inadequate’ The MBS rebate has increased by just over $20 – but does that do enough to increase access? A women’s health expert says no.
Giving patients a realistic understanding of IVF success rates Dr Karin Hammarberg says patients need transparent, evidence-based information about what is possible.
Combined oral contraceptive pill In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Karin Sekhon on what to discuss during the consultation, how the pill works, the different pills and deciding which one to prescribe.
Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma Taking asthma medication while pregnant is linked to adverse outcomes, but stopping is even worse.