From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This ...

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Contraceptive Pill and Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer A study conducted by UniSA researchers found that women who had ever used the oral contraceptive pill had a 26% lower risk of developing ovarian ...

But beware the people online who demonise hormonal contraceptives ... and mini pills,' says Dr Mitra. 'There's a myth that the mini pill should cause more bleeding but with oral birth control ...

Research shows that all oral contraceptives have the potential to cause some form of mood changes, such as the combination pill and mini-pill. While oral contraceptives have been linked to adverse ...

The popular Yaz and Yasmin pills are taken by around 50,000 women annually. The contraceptive pill has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the first time in 30 years.

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Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman “As a result, one in three Australian women aged 18-39 who use the combined oral contraceptive pill are paying for a non-PBS listed pill which costs them ...

The oral contraceptive pill was approved for distribution in Australia in 1961, on the written prescription of a medical practitioner. “Access was therefore under the control of doctors ...

Different types of birth control pills are available, including low-dose, extended-cycle, and conventional pills. It’s important to talk with a doctor to understand the benefits and risks and ...