Research Studies

New treatment for post menopausal vaginal atrophy

Vaginal atrophy is a condition which occurs after the menopause causing vaginal dryness, soreness, itching, pain or bleeding during sex. The purpose of this study was to find out if a new treatment could improve these symptoms. >> more...

New treatment for recurrent genital herpes

A randomised double-blind active-controlled parallel-group multicentre study to assess the efficacy and safety of self-initiated short course (two-day) oral Famciclovir therapy in immunocompetent patients with active recurring genital herpes. >> more...

Rates of termination of pregnancy in NSW

To identify characteristics of women seeking termination of pregnancy, their reasons for having a termination, and whether they intended to submit a Medicare claim for the procedure. >> more...

HPV types in the community

Has the cervical cancer vaccine made a difference to the types of HPV in women? >> more...

Engaging culturally diverse young people with sexual and reproductive health care

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Speculum comparison study

This study compared the efficacy and women's experiences of a new 'dilating speculum' called the Veda-scope, with a conventional metal bivalve speculum (Pederson). >> more...

Comparison of diaphragm and pill users

A study to determine the number of women fitted with a diaphragm or cervical cap at family planning clinics across the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW) from 2000 to 2005. >> more...