Women's Health

Demands to fund the emergency contraceptive pill in pharmacies skirt around the issue that the most effective forms of contraception are still out of reach, says Auckland specialist GP Orna McGinn  

Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney discusses the variety of women’s gynaecological issues before focusing in on pelvic pain and the many different causes of vaginal itching

Pharmacist Natalie Gauld’s newfound fondness for a cryptic crossword is unlikely to surprise anyone: she’s got a penchant for problem solving, a knack for seeking out solutions and she’s unafraid of a real challenge

Pharmacist Natalie Gauld’s newfound fondness for a cryptic crossword is unlikely to surprise anyone: she’s got a penchant for problem solving, a knack for seeking out solutions and she’s unafraid of a real challenge

Collaboration is key to boosting maternal vaccination rates to protect mothers and babies from life-threating illnesses, VIP study team principal investigator Natalie Gauld says

Women are pregnant for 40 weeks on average and during that time their bodies go through many changes. The change means pregnant women become susceptible to a myriad of health problems. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to Jonathan Chilton-Towle about what pharmacy staff can do to assist with some of the most common pregnancy ailments

The Government’s new scheme of providing free period products in schools nationwide will be a “circuit breaker”, says Wellington academic Terry Fleming 

This October, staff at Kensington Pharmacy and Maunu Pharmacy in Whangārei, Northland are adding a dash of pink, and the odd tutu, to their usual workwear attire to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

With police attending one call-out every five minutes to a domestic violence incident, it is clear domestic abuse is a huge problem in New Zealand. Auckland pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to Jonathan Chilton-Towle about how pharmacy staff can recognise signs of abuse and what, if anything, they can do to help victims

Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney believes pharmacies are best placed for easy, accessible care for children. Here, she takes a look at the top five ways pharmacies can help parents and caregivers in the first year of their child’s life