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Ending the “silent suffering” of women with third and fourth degree perineal tears after childbirth

By J Pope
In Gynaecology & andrology, Reproductive health
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Croakey Professional Services,  April 21, 2021 Third and fourth degree perineal tears are an uncommon but potentially devastating complication of vaginal childbirth. While not all such tears can be prevented, many can. When they do occur, early identification, surgical repair, and support are all key to recovery. With the release this month of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in...

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Baby born with “avoidable” congenital syphilis: experts

By J Pope
In Aboriginal Health, Reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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InDaily, June 04, 2020 The recent birth of a child in South Australia with congenital syphilis, despite the mother being previously diagnosed and treated for the sexually transmitted infection, has prompted SA Health concern about the quality of the treatment. [A] public health alert [sent by SA Health] “reminds and advises health practitioners of their responsibilities” in managing syphilis...

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Sexual health and its linkages to reproductive health: an operational approach

By J Pope
In Reproductive health
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 World Health Organization, 2017 Sexual health and reproductive health are closely linked, but crucial aspects of sexual health can be overlooked when grouped under or together with the domain of reproductive health. In order to create broader awareness of comprehensive sexual health interventions and to ensure that sexual health and reproductive health both receive full attention in programming...

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Responding to Female Genital Mutilation as a women’s health issue (forum)

By J Pope
In Crime and law, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gynaecology & andrology, Hepatitis, HIV, Multicultural communities, Reproductive health, Sexual Activity, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), SHINE SA news & events, Young people
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SHine SA, January 2017 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons (WHO). It is also sometimes referred to as female genital cutting or female circumcision. There are 83,000 women and girls who have been affected by FGM in Australia. FGM has no...

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No waiting game: Immediate birth control implant post-partum is more cost-effective

By J Pope
In Contraception, Gynaecology & andrology, Reproductive health
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Yale News, June 8, 2015
Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy. For those who prefer a contraceptive implant, getting the procedure in the hospital immediately after giving birth is more cost-effective than delaying insertion to a 6-8 week postpartum visit, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.
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