Reducing caesarean birth risks: research
14 July, 2023Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of a range of manoeuvres and devices currently used to reduce the risk of impacted foetal head in emergency caesarean births.
Access to medical abortion pill expanded
12 July, 2023The TGA has announced changes to restrictions around prescribing and dispensing of medical abortion pills.
AI tool claims to find sperm in infertile men in seconds
28 June, 2023The tool identifies sperm, then leaves the embryologist to decide whether it is really present and if it is viable enough for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection.
Single iron infusion could beat daily tablets in pregnancy
28 April, 2023In developing nations, a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women when compared with daily tablets.
Endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics expanded
24 March, 2023The federal government has increased the commitment for endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across all states and territories from 16 to 20.
Sex hormones may affect women with rheumatoid arthritis
17 March, 2023A study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those taking oral contraceptives or HRT had a greater chance of achieving remission.
Is there a gap in preventative health care for women?
12 January, 2023The majority of preventative health care visits among women of reproductive age were with obstetrician-gynaecologists (OB-GYNs), according to a new study.
'Medical misogyny' across health system to go under microscope
13 December, 2022From delayed diagnosis, to overprescribing, to dismissal of pain and other symptoms, there are unique challenges that women and girls face that lead to poorer health outcomes.
Review set to pave the way for International PCOS Guidelines
05 August, 2022A recent review of PCOS research and care provides a summary of best-practice evidence and advocates for greater funded research to address knowledge gaps.
Can COVID-19 vaccines impact menstrual cycles?
20 July, 2022 by Mansi GandhiA web-based survey of more than 39,129 fully vaccinated individuals, who had not contracted COVID-19, explores whether vaccines could affect menstruation.
Egg freezing, IVF and age-related fertility decline
01 June, 2022A new report based on actual clinical experience sheds light on the factors that track with successful births from egg freezing.
New micro-device set to boost IVF success
18 May, 2022The University of Adelaide and Fertilis have developed a micro-device that will allow more IVF clinics to offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a treatment.
Menopause: AIA, Aus Menopause Society partner to combat misdiagnoses
15 February, 2022AIA Australia believes that there is a significant need for increased education and access to evidence-based information about menopause to ensure correct diagnosis.
Postmenopausal trial finds no difference between placebo and laser treatment
18 October, 2021Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers — commonly associated with facial skin — are also promoted as an effective way to treat painful vaginal symptoms that can happen after menopause.
IVF: success rates rise, multiple births fall
22 September, 2021Advancements in laboratory techniques and improvements in the overall management of couples experiencing infertility amongst other factors have led to significant improvements in IVF success rates.
