Women's Health

Today Women’s Refuge releases a new report never undertaken in Aotearoa before looking at the prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in victims of family violence

PHARMAC HAS BACKED OFF from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

With oestrogen gel now funded without restrictions, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains who would benefit from using it for feminisation and how switching from tablets or patches might occur. This follows his December article on the use of testosterone gel for masculinisation

Pharmac has backed off from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

Dietitian Sarah Munn discusses the risks and symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, and gives dietary and lifestyle recommendations to support wellbeing during this phase of life

Pharmac will review its decision to enter into a sole supply contract for the Mylan-branded oestradiol patches after an outcry from both the public and health professionals

AS THE SHORTAGE OF the hormone replacement therapy oestradiol continues, pharmaceutical companies are doing their bit to get more supplies into the country.

Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga has decided to change the main funded brand of oestradiol patches. We expect this will improve supply of the medicine in New Zealand

Sexual dysfunction is a complex issue that often goes unreported and untreated. Clinical writer Noni Richards discusses the causes of sexual dysfunction in men and women, as well as the evidence-based treatment approaches

Dietitian Joanna Paggi discusses nutritional considerations during early pregnancy, including food safety, weight gain recommendations, nausea and vomiting, and supplements