According to the latest study of the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), 86 % of women use different methods to prevent unintended pregnancies. Some of the common methods include a condom, oral contraceptive pills (OCP), and an intrauterine device (IUD). Other hormonal birth control methods also offer the same non-contraceptive benefits as OCP. The … Continue reading Implanon (Contraceptive BAR/ROD)
Read More..Mirena is a small device designed to prevent pregnancy and treat conditions such as abnormal bleeding and painful periods. This small, T-shaped device works by being placed into the uterus and releases a hormone called progesterone. This is not a surgical procedure that only takes a few minutes and should only be placed by a … Continue reading Mirena – beyond an ordinary contraceptive
Read More..PMS refers to a combination of both physical and emotions symptoms that approximately 90% women have leading up to their periods. Some of these symptoms include tender breasts, moodiness, headaches, depression, fatigue and food cravings. These symptoms vary between women from mild discomfort to so severe that they are unable to work or go to … Continue reading PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome
Read More..Menopause is a condition in women that marks the end of their period cycle. It occurs when women stop ovulating. During menopause, women’s ovaries (mature eggs) no longer produce female sex hormones called estrogen. Menopause typically refers to “the end of the menstrual cycle.” It is one of the natural events when women are in … Continue reading Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Read More..PRP therapy, more commonly known as a ‘vampire facial’ rose to fame in Hollywood for its regenerative superpowers. While most Hollywood-famous cosmetic treatments induce a fair amount of scepticism from the rest of the world, PRP therapy is a treatment that our medical team stands behind. Here’s why. How PRP Therapy Works The PRP … Continue reading Why PRP Therapy is a Miracle Treatment
Read More..Over the past few years, chemical peels have become the talk of the town amongst anti-ageing treatments. And there’s a good reason why. These medical-grade skin treatments are extremely effective at treating a myriad of cosmetic skin concerns. Here’s how they work to leave your skin feeling young and radiant. How Do Chemical Peels … Continue reading How Chemical Peels Make Your Skin Look Radiant
Read More..Vampire facials, snake venom cream, pure gold masks – anti-ageing treatments are getting more outlandish every year. So what do our doctors deem the most effective anti-ageing treatment? Staying out of the sun. It’s easy, safe, affordable and incredibly effective. Keep reading to find out why. What Sun Exposure Does to Your Skin A … Continue reading Our Most Effective Anti-Ageing Treatment
Read More..As we get older, our skin begins to lose the elasticity and plumpness that once made it look so youthful. But luckily, dermal fillers are an effective and safe treatment for a number of pesky cosmetic issues. Here is everything you need to know about them. A Complete List of Dermal Filler Treatments Dermal … Continue reading Dermal Fillers Brisbane – The Pesky Problems They Can Fix
Read More..Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the country. Thanks to our glorious sunshine, cases of melanoma in Queensland account for almost 30% of all cases in Australia, as reported by Cancer Council Queensland. But there are plenty of other factors besides where you live that can make you susceptible to skin cancer. … Continue reading Are You at a Higher Risk for Skin Cancer in Brisbane?
Read More..One of the many wonderful things about deciding to quit smoking is that you start to reap the benefits of quitting immediately. It doesn’t matter how long you have smoked, as soon as you quit, your body begins to repair itself. Generally speaking, within just 6hrs of quitting your heart rate has slowed down to … Continue reading Quit Smoking
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