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Green Whistle and IUD insertions
IUDs (intrauterine devices) are an increasingly popular method of contraception for many people – they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. They are small,...
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Are Abortions Traumatising?
There are many myths in relation to how abortion can impact someone’s mental health. One persistent myth is that having an abortion is something...
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Accessing Healthcare as a Rural Australian
Living in regional or remote parts of Australia adds another layer of complexity for patients accessing healthcare. In today’s blog post, we discuss strategies...
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What is Reproductive Justice?
Reproductive justice has been defined as the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, social and economic wellbeing of women and girls, based on the full achievement...
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Interview with Melbourne Pregnancy Counsellors
It can be hard to find an independent, pro-choice Pregnancy Options Counsellor. Join us as we talk to Patricia Hayes, co-founder of Melbourne Pregnancy Counsellors!...
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Is syphilis still around today?
Syphilis “The Great Pretender”: Just Pretending to be Obsolete? The term ‘syphilis’ often conjures up images of afflicted artists and writers in Golden Age...
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3 ways to prevent contraception FAILS
Contraceptive failure is one of the biggest causes of unplanned pregnancy.1 It’s estimated that over half of all Australians requesting an abortion were using some...
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Can I get the abortion pill without a script?
Medication abortion can be a convenient option to end an early pregnancy as it allows you to have the abortion in the privacy of...
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5 Cervical Screening Myths
Whilst most people with a cervix are generally familiar with cervical screening, confusion about the difference between Pap smears and Cervical Screening tests is...