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Rising Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Incidence and Associated Risk Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Australia

In Sex Work, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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Rising Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Incidence and Associated Risk Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Australia: A Retrospective Cohort Study Authors Denton Callander, PhD,*† Hamish McManus, PhD,* Rebecca Guy, PhD,* Margaret Hellard, PhD,‡ Catherine C. O’Connor, DrPH,*§¶ Christopher K. Fairley, PhD,||** Eric P.F. Chow, PhD,||** Anna McNulty, MM,†† David A. Lewis, DA, PhD,‡‡§§ Christopher Carmody, MB...

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Design Agency ‘Frog’ Redesigns The Dreaded Gynecology Exam

By J Pope

In Contraception, Gynaecology & andrology, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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co.design, 10.10.17 Cold metal. Eerie clicking sound. Torturous duck-billed shape. Yes, I’m talking about the speculum, the anxiety-inducing device that doctors use to check vaginal health. Despite its status as an instrument of discomfort and its dark history–involving a doctor who experimented on slave women – the speculum remains to this day one of the centerpieces of the often dreaded annual...

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In[ter]view: SHINE SA’s Dr Amy Moten

By J Pope

In Gynaecology & andrology, Hepatitis, HIV, Reproductive health, Safer sex, Sexual Activity, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), SHINE SA news & events, Young people

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Verse magazine, Edition 18, September 2017 This edition we talked to Amy, SHINE SA’s Medical Educator, who is answering all your questions when it comes to the ‘what’s this’ and ‘how do I check that’ of sex. How often should people who are sexually active get tested? You should have a test when symptoms of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) are first noticed or if a sexual partner is...

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New booklet: Vulva & vaginal irritation

By J Pope

In Gynaecology & andrology, Reproductive health, Sexual Activity, Sexual dysfunction

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Jean Hailes, Last updated 05 May 2017 Jean Hailes has just released a new patient information booklet: The vulva: irritation, diagnosis & treatment. Contents: What is normal? Causes of vulva irritation Management & treatment Dryness ‘Good bacteria’ versus ‘bad bacteria’ in the vagina Other natural therapies Irritation Diagnosis Secretions or discharge Odour...

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Working with a transgender man who is pregnant

By J Pope

In Contraception, Gender & Sex, Gynaecology & andrology, LGBTIQ+ issues, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health

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The Nurse Path blog, February 10., 2017 Some men have vaginas. It probably wouldn’t happen very often but if you are a health professional who cares for people during pregnancy and birth (ie a Midwife or Doctor), you may come across a transgender man who is pregnant. This can be really challenging for people who may not have come across transgender people or issues. This is a guide to maybe help...

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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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