Management of Irregular Bleeding in Women on Contraception
While it’s quite normal for many women to experience menstrual bleeding when they have reached the end of a packet of birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptive methods, some women may notice irregular or breakthrough (uterine) bleeding. Other birth control methods may also cause…
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)
Condoms and the birth control pill are the most widely used forms of contraception, but not completely reliable. Pills can be forgotten, and condoms can break. However, they are both reasonably accessible, cheap, easy to come by, and using them is a relatively minor decision when compared to the…
You may be pregnant? Things to consider…
The idea that you may be pregnant, unplanned pregnancy or not, can produce a flurry of thoughts and emotions that cascade through your mind all at once. Pregnancy scares can be confronting, especially if you have been taking precautions, but perhaps the biggest concern for most women is about what…
Unplanned pregnancy and making the right choice for you
Unplanned Pregnancy - Making a Decision For many, this is not an easy decision. There are countless factors that need to be considered. If you’re feeling daunted and don’t really know where to start, assessing your situation and trying to remain objective, in what can be a very emotional time, is a…
New Abortion Laws – Free Northern Irish Procedures in England
The legalisation of abortion, it’s costs and strict guidelines are constantly being reviewed all over the world. The UK is no exception. It was recently announced that British Prime Minister Theresa May and the UK Supreme Court agreed to fund abortion undertaken in England for women from Northern…
Calculating Your Pregnancy Dates
The most commonly known symptom of pregnancy is when a woman misses a period or is ‘late.’ Some women just ‘know’ and can sense that their body has changed, others have no symptoms at all and do not find out until they are well into gestation. When a woman becomes pregnant, her menstrual cycle (the…
The History of Abortion Laws in Australia
The history of abortion laws in Australia is complicated and, quite often, very confusing. The main cause for confusion is the fact that in each Australian state there is a different law for abortion. Abortion laws in Australia were originally based on 19th century British criminal prohibitions. It…
Medical Abortion FAQs
Once a woman has made the decision to terminate a pregnancy, the consideration of whether to undergo a surgical or a medical abortion is weighed up. Both procedures come with their own pros and cons. In Australia the medication required to complete a medical termination has been listed on the PBS…
Northern Territory Government Votes to Decriminalise Abortion
Recent Northern Territory Abortion Law Reforms Bring Hope for Other States The history of abortion law in Australia is lengthy and complicated. Each state’s laws vary, some are more stringent that others, but one state that has returned to the spotlight regarding abortion in recent times is The…
Abortion Laws – A State by State Guide
ABORTION LAW IN AUSTRALIA For a long time the issue of abortion has caused much controversy both in Australia and the world over. The fact that it is considered legal in some Australian states and approached differently in others further creates confusion over the matter. It can very easily become…
