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    Tag: Gynaecology

    $257 for bulk-billed IUD insertion — these are Mark Butler’s new contraception Medicare items

    February 11, 2025

    Medicare items for inserting IUDs or contraceptive implants would have 40% loading if bulk-billed, in addition to rebates more than doubling, under the Federal Government’s…

    Medical Must-See: IUD travels ovary the hills and far away

    February 7, 2025

    A LARC that disembarked was the surprise culprit behind this woman’s abdominal pain. The 29-year-old presented to Punjab Rangers Teaching Hospital in Pakistan with moderate…

    Guideline changes extend HPV DNA self-collection option to test of cure

    February 5, 2025

    Patients successfully treated for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions can now be given the option of HPV self-collection under revised test-of-cure advice. Under changes to the…

    Controversial menopause doctor denies high-dose oestrogen treatment is experimental

    January 24, 2025

    The high-profile doctor accused of advocating experimental doses of oestrogen in the treatment of women at her menopause clinics has defended her clinical practice. Dr…

    Cryptic pregnancy a reminder to test all women of child-bearing age with symptoms: case study

    December 10, 2024

    A woman with obesity and PCOS who tried unsuccessfully to conceive for years did not realise she was finally pregnant until she was in labour,…

    PBS lists first new endometriosis treatment in 30 years

    December 2, 2024

    Progestogen drug Visanne (dienogest 2mg) has been listed on the PBS for endometriosis, cutting the monthly cost from around $70 to $31.60 for non-concessional patients.…

    A GP guide to menopausal hormone therapy

    November 16, 2024

    Need to know: Menopause affects all those who are born with functioning ovaries. It refers to the cessation of ovulation and subsequent decrease in circulating…

    Doctors warned by Health Minister to ‘brace themselves’ for accusations of misogyny following women’s pain inquiry

    November 4, 2024

    Doctors have been warned to “brace themselves” for the findings from an inquiry into women’s pain that is said to have unearthed stories of misogyny…

    Plan for cervical cancer screening in Priceline pharmacies triggers GP backlash

    October 18, 2024

    A plan for HPV swabbing in pharmacies will put women at risk of unexpected bills and poor follow-up, a leading GP says. Priceline announced earlier…

    My most memorable day as a doctor? ‘I couldn’t quite picture Dr Mark Killingback as a fallible human being’

    October 17, 2024

    As part of AusDoc’s 40th anniversary, this week we are publishing stories by readers about their most memorable day as a doctor. We have had…

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