A sexual health physician’s journey to a purposeful retirement
Over his 45-year career, Dr Lewis (Lew) Marshall evolved from general practice to become a specialist sexual health physician. Read More...
LATEST ARTICLES
Endometriosis and its impact on fertility
Endometriosis is a common condition which affects one in seven females and those assigned female at birth. It is a complex condition that affects fertility through inflammatory pathways, impacting ovarian, peritoneal, tubal, and endometrial function. This disruption can hinder folliculogenesis, fertilisation and implantation, potentially leading
to infertility. Read More...
Normalising STI testing
Gonorrhoea and chlamydia are on the rise and, in WA, notifications have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Syphilis has re-emerged as a threat: in 2023, the highest number of congenital syphilis cases were reported Australia-wide since 1995. Read More...
Frozen futures: The art and science of oocyte cryopreservation
A woman’s chance of having a baby decreases with age – accelerating after 35. Oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) has established itself as a viable option for women wanting to preserve their fertility for medical reasons (e.g. prior to cancer treatment) or for personal considerations. Read More...
Preconception care
Preconception care is a critical component of reproductive care that can significantly influence maternal pregnancy outcomes and have a lifelong impact on a child’s health. Appropriate care can reduce the risks of gestational diabetes, hypertension, preterm birth, impaired fetal growth, poor birth outcomes and congenital anomalies. Read More...
New mums choosing colostrum
Around half of pregnant mums in Perth are turning to pre-expressed colostrum over formula during hospital stays, research from ECU suggests. Read More...
Huntington’s clinic hits the road
GPs and other local healthcare providers are playing a vital role in delivering care for people with Huntington’s disease in the State’s most northern region. Read More...
Junior doctors hit by racism
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in training experience or witness racism at work at more than double the rate of their colleagues, new figures reveal. Read More...