Understanding the Link Between Contraception and Mental Health
KEY INSIGHTS Hormonal birth control (hormonal IUD, oral contraceptive pill, vaginal ring, hormonal contraceptive injection, and hormonal contraceptive implant) can have impacts on a woman’s mood, mental health, and overall well-being. Choosing the right contraceptive is important and requires…
Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
KEY INSIGHTS Endometriosis is a common but challenging chronic medical condition impacting 14% of Australian women. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows abnormally outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, heavy/painful periods, pain while going to the…
How Can I Get an Abortion in My State in Australia?
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, and it is legal throughout Australia with certain state-specific conditions (limits on gestational timing). Abortion is an essential women’s health care provision, and it is a woman’s choice. One in four pregnant women in Australia will have an abortion,…
Male Contraception: Is a Male Contraceptive Pill On Its Way?
Almost half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended. Men contribute to all pregnancies. A male oral contraceptive is long overdue. KEY INSIGHTS Women have had access to oral contraceptives (OCP or “The Pill”) since the early 1960s, and since then, more than 300 million women worldwide have…
Women’s Health and Medical Gaslighting: It’s Not Just in Your Head
An article published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 (written by Kate Aubusson) delved into the issues surrounding the disparity between how women and men are seen, heard, and treated by much of the medical industry in Australia (note: it’s not just in this country) –…
Understanding Consent Laws for Minors Seeking Abortions in Australia
GCA only provides specific highly-trained medical practitioner surgical abortion procedures. GCA does not provide medical abortion services. KEY INSIGHTS Abortion is legal in all Australian states, with certain state-specific regulations for abortions after the first trimester. Regarding…
Navigating Abortion Services in Rural NSW: Challenges and Solutions
GCA only provides specific highly-trained medical practitioner surgical abortion procedures. GCA does not provide medical abortion services. Abortion Access in Rural NSW: Overcoming the Barriers Women in regional and rural NSW face unique challenges when it comes to accessing abortion services.…
Bacterial Vaginosis – Why Treating Men is So Important
GCA only provides specific highly-trained medical practitioner surgical abortion procedures. GCA does not provide medical abortion services. Bacterial Vaginosis – The Importance of Male Partner Treatment Bacterial vaginosis is a common sexual health condition primarily affecting women. While…
Can IUDs Cause Weight Gain
GCA only provides specific highly-trained medical practitioner surgical abortion procedures. GCA does not provide medical abortion services. IUD Contraception & Weight Gain A lot of women ask, “Does Mirena cause weight gain?” Weight gain is a common concern for many women, especially when…
What is an IUD – Understanding Intrauterine Devices
Understanding Intrauterine Devices - What is an IUD? An IUD or intrauterine device is a form of birth control or contraception. A small, T-shaped device, it is placed in the top of the uterus (womb) by a trained proceduralist where it may remain for up to five years or longer. It offers a reliable…
