More families benefit from public fertility care
When Melbourne parents Jess and Simon needed fertility treatment, private IVF felt both emotionally and financially out of reach. Instead, they turned to Public Fertility Care, which helped them conceive their second child.
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One jab alone – the future of HPV preventionThe International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) has revealed that a single dose of preventative HPV vaccine should be enough to stop it spreading and causing several kinds of cancer.
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Calculating the odds for endometriosisThe diagnosis of endometriosis could soon be revolutionised thanks to an ‘endometriosis calculator’ currently in development by researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
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‘Always seek a second opinion’ – Dawn’s ovarian cancer messageDawn Sulley has been on an incredible journey with the Royal Women’s Hospital following her diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2019.
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Event inspires next crop of women and girls in scienceThe Royal Women’s Hospital’s virtual ‘Meet a Scientist’ event has inspired hundreds of senior school students – with clinicians and researchers in the fields of fertility, obstetrics, microbiology and neonatology sharing their unique journeys into science careers.
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United fight against ovarian cancerWhile progress in diagnosing and treating ovarian cancer has been slower compared to other types of cancer, surgery has proven a highly effective way to help women deal with ovarian cancer, and improve quality of life.
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19 – what you need to knowIf you are breastfeeding or giving breastmilk to your baby, and have been diagnosed with COVID-19, deemed a close contact, or have recovered from the virus, the Women’s advises you to continue to breastfeed unless you are feeling too unwell.
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