Despite the fact that victims of sexual assault may come from different cultures, backgrounds, and age groups, there are several themes which seem to be common. There is no one way to feel after being assaulted, but women often describe feeling humiliated, degraded, dirty, ashamed and guilty. They may feel depressed, or numb. They may [...]
0 commentsFibrocystic disease. Also known as fibroadenosis, and sometimes referred to as mammary dysplasia, this is a common condition. It presents usually in women aged between 20 and 45 as breast pain and tenderness (mastalgia), usually with a feeling of swelling and congestion. Even though it will usually be felt in both breasts, it may be [...]
0 commentsQ. Does my partner have to give consent or sign anything if I want to have a tubal ligation? A. No, you don’t need your partner’s consent Of course it is good to talk over such a big decision together and it is best if you agree, but in the end it is your body [...]
0 commentsThe Progestogen IUD is relatively new and as with any new methods it broadens the choices for women who have particular needs. What is a Progestogen IUD? The Progestogen IUD is a new type of IUD that contains the hormone progestogen. A hormone is a type of chemical that is normally produced in the body. [...]
0 commentsNext time you shave, take a close look at your teeth in the mirror. If you are like most Australian men and are over thirty-five you may well see signs of periodontal disease. In the early stages, this disease is painless and you won’t even know you have it. If it progresses, however, it can [...]
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