Woman gives birth to another patient’s baby following embryo mix-up
IVF regulation is in the spotlight after a mix-up led to a woman giving birth to a baby not related to her, with little chance…
Tag: Reproductive health
$257 for bulk-billed IUD insertion — these are Mark Butler’s new contraception Medicare items
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
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…
Controversial menopause doctor denies high-dose oestrogen treatment is experimental
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…
Why is the risk of birth defects higher for women using ART?
Greater use of teratogenic drugs might explain the established higher risk of birth defects in pregnancies conceived through assisted reproductive technology, study findings suggest. Australian…
‘Please don’t try this at home’: Doctor performs own vasectomy
A doctor’s post of him performing his own vasectomy has become a social media hit. Plastic surgeon Dr Chen Wei-Nong says he decided to undergo…
Fresh guidance makes premature ovarian insufficiency diagnosis ‘easier and faster’
Only one elevated FSH result is necessary to diagnose premature ovarian insufficiency in the presence of disordered menstruation, according to updated international advice. It says…
‘I was told it would be like a period’: Women shocked at pain of medical abortion
Nearly half of women responding to a survey on the pain of medical abortion reported it was worse than anticipated, with some accusing providers of…
PBAC backs new PBS listing for drosperinone-only pill
The PBAC has recommended a listing for the drospirenone-only contraceptive pill, acknowledging it is important for women to have a range of affordable options. At…
PBS lists first new endometriosis treatment in 30 years
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.…
