Mini Pill (Progesterone Only Pill) - Patient Information  Key points for every woman who takes the progesterone only pill: No contraceptive option is 100% effective, though taken correctly the POP is extremely reliable Vomiting or diarrhoea when taking the pill, or a missed pill, can lead to pregnancy The POP does NOT protect against [...]

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill – Patient Information Leaflet Key points every woman who takes the pill should know: No contraceptive option is 100% effective, though taken correctly the combined oral contraceptive pill is extremely reliable. Different pill brands have different pack designs-it’s important that you understand how your particular pill [...]

Hair Loss - Patient Information  What is male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness affects most men eventually. Most men don’t require any treatment, though if it causes distress or depression then there are medications and other options that may help. It occurs over years and can start any time after puberty. Hair loss is [...]

Premature Ejaculation Patient Information Leaflet What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation is when you orgasm (or ‘come’) too soon. Sometimes it’s soon after (or even before) inserting your penis inside your partner It is common but underreported It usually means that you ejaculate within 3 minutes of entering your partner, [...]

Postponing Period - Patient Information Why do women postpone periods? Inconvenient timing (eg holidays or exams) Treatment to postpone a period If treatment is suitable it should be started 3 days before the expected menstruation It can be taken for up to 10  days Bleeding will usually occur 2-3 days after stopping treatment How [...]

Genital Herpes - Patient Information   What causes Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is an infection of a part of the genital area with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) There are two types of HSV:  Type 1 HSV is the usual cause of cold sores around the mouth. It also causes more than half of cases [...]

Chlamydia Patient Information leaflet What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia. It is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis Most people with Chlamydia get the infection by having sexual contact with an infected person In women, Chlamydia usually affects the cervix and the uterus In men, it [...]