A study recently published in JAMA Psychiatry linking hormonal contraception with depression has provoked a lot of media interest and may raise questions from our patients. This summary provides an overview of the study and its implications so we can support informed decision-making in relation to contraceptive choices.
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28 October 2016
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20 October 2016
Anti-abortion documentary Hush, which shows a purported link between abortion and an increased chance of developing breast cancer, will be screened at a fundraiser for Women’s Forum Australia, “an independent women’s think-tank”, in Melbourne. |
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12 October 2016
Since it took the world by storm in the sixties, Australian women have embraced the pill. We were the second nation in the world to have access to this revolutionary tablet and up to 80 per cent of Australian women will use it at some point in their lives. |
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12 October 2016
Family Planning NSW is hosting a forum for parents and carers of people with intellectual disability of all ages to address sexuality issues across the lifespan including childhood, adolescence and adulthood. The forum will include presentations and workshops on disability and sexuality, preparing for puberty, relationships and dating and tips for talking about sex and answering tricky questions. |
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7 October 2016
There's a lot to like about the pill – it stops unwanted pregnancies, it allows you to skip your period and in many cases, you won't notice any difference to your body or brain. |
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30 September 2016
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27 September 2016
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27 September 2016
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22 August 2016
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8 March 2016
A significant lack of contraceptive information resources in the Aboriginal community in the Hunter region led to a four-year project. Hey Sister! Hey Brother! is a new information booklet tailored to address contraception awareness of Aboriginal women and men in the Hunter region. |
