An internal view shows that the breast is made up of fat, nipple, glands and a network of ducts.
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Childbirth – pain relief options
There are many options for pain relief during labour and childbirth, including having an epidural. Find out what's available before you are due to give birth, and the pros and cons of each option.
Contraception: sterilisation implants (Essure)
Essure sterilisation implants are a type of permanent contraception for women. Find out how they work and their advantages and disadvantages.
Breast cancer Q and A
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Fortunately, much research has gone into breast cancer treatment.
Benign breast lumps
Most breast lumps are benign (not cancerous). Possible causes of benign breast lumps include fibroadenomas, fibrocystic changes and breast cysts.
Breast Cancer Overview
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women. The good news is that with advances in treatment and diagnosis, more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before
Female infertility
There are several factors that can affect a woman’s fertility. Treatments are available for many of the causes of female infertility and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF can help some women get pregnant.
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that usually affects the genital area. It causes itching, pain and scarring, and most often occurs in older women.
How effective is the morning after pill?
Types of emergency contraception such as the morning-after pill can prevent an unwanted pregnancy following unprotected intercourse.
Chlamydia
Looking for reliable information on Chlamydia? Visit MyDr for expert advice, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this sexually transmitted disease.
