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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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How sexual assault survivors can feel in control during cervical screenings

By J Pope
In Gynaecology & andrology, Reproductive health, Sexual, gendered & partner violence
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ABC Life  / By Kellie Scott / 12th August 2020 Kate* avoids cervical screenings.The 34-year-old from Sydney is a survivor of sexual assault and finds the physical examination re-traumatising. Kate’s experience is not unique. One in five Australian women has experienced sexual violence since the age of 15. And research shows those who have experienced sexual abuse, either as adults or...

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U.S. FDA Approves Evofem Biosciences’ Phexxi™, the First Non-Hormonal Prescription Gel for the Prevention of Pregnancy

By J Pope
In Contraception, Reproductive health
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Evofem Biosciences via PRNewswire, May 22nd 2020  Evofem Biosciences, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Phexxi™ (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception. Phexxi is the first non-hormonal, on-demand...

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New Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet

By J Pope
In Gynaecology & andrology, Reproductive health
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SHINE SA, May 2019 SHINE SA has recently produced a bacterial vaginosis fact sheet.  Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition where there are too many of a certain type of bacteria in the vagina. Bacteria which are normally present in small numbers can sometimes overgrow, causing bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection. Bacterial vaginosis can occur when...

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