women’s health
Management of pelvic pain: when is it more than period pain?
Jean Hailes鈥� gynaecologist Dr Pav Nanayakkara & physiotherapist Amy Steventon discuss optimal pelvic pain management in pharmacy 25 June 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST How might pelvic pain in women present, …
Concern over low contraception use with oral retinoids
Only one in four women of reproductive age who are dispensed oral retinoids are accessing PBS-listed contraception, despite teratogenic risks, according to a new Australian study While rates of oral …
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PBAC recommends PBS listing of drug to treat endometriosis pain, noting need for new treatments for the condition The PBAC has recommended PBS listing of Ryeqo for treatment of moderate …
Shortfall in meds knowledge, therapies impacts women
Pharmacist training in women鈥檚 health and further PBS coverage for hormone therapies will help women receive better care for menopause, argues SHPA Pharmacists are 鈥渋deally placed鈥� in both community and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy …
Tassie expands pharmacy services to UTI treatment
Tasmania is the latest jurisdiction to allow community pharmacists to supply treatment for uncomplicated UTIs The Tasmanian government has announced that pharmacists will be able to provide the treatment from …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiovascular risk assessment in women: which women are suited for menopausal hormone therapy? Individual risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is …
Pharmacist voices wanted on women鈥檚 pain
Women鈥檚 pain is often overlooked, says the Victorian government 鈥� and its decision to launch an inquiry has been welcomed by pharmacists The Listening to Women鈥檚 Voices survey showed that …
UTI protocols published
Several months after it began, the NSW pharmacist prescribing UTI trial protocols have been published online The trial, Effect of Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Women aged 18-65 years …
PSA head takes on women鈥檚 health role
PSA national president Dr Fei Sim has been appointed to a leading role in women鈥檚 health The National Women鈥檚 Health Advisory Council has appointed a new co-chair to its Access, …
Reprioritise reproductive health: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have backed calls for full scope when it comes to reproductive health, to improve equitable care for women across the country The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
PSA head talks women鈥檚 health
The PSA has congratulated Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney on recognising the importance of pharmacists in women’s and girls’ health The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia also …