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SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

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DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is Alzheimer’s disease. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. DIABETES AND URINE GLUCOSE MONITORING A urine glucose test can tell you whether there is glucose (sugar) in the urine, and gives an indication of the glucose level. If glucose is found in your urine it is called glycosuria or glucosuria. Glucose is usually only found in the urine when blood glucose levels are raised due to diabetes. When your blood glucose levels are high enough MUSCULAR DYSTROPHIES OF LATTER ONSET The chief distinguishing characteristic of distal muscular dystrophy is the initial and primary involvement of the small muscles of the extremities. The resulting impairment is frequently confused with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a disorder of peripheral nerve. Distal muscular dystrophy is NEW CHANGES TO MBS ITEM NUMBERS FOR ECGS New changes to MBS item numbers for ECGs. From 1 August 2020, patient rebates for ECG services provided by GPs no longer include reporting, with available rebates restricted to item number 11707 (currently 11702) for tracing only, reimbursed at $19. GPs will be able to request – but not access – the following items that will need to

be

HANGOVERS: HOW YOUR BODY IS AFFECTED Hangovers: how your body is affected. A hangover is the unpleasant consequence of having overindulged or had ‘one too many’ alcoholic drinks. Symptoms usually appear several hours after stopping drinking when your blood alcohol content has dropped considerably and is near to zero. This is usually the morning after a big night out.

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A comprehensive website for Australian health and medical information including symptoms, diseases, tests, medicines, treatments, nutrition

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SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is Alzheimer’s disease. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. DIABETES AND URINE GLUCOSE MONITORING A urine glucose test can tell you whether there is glucose (sugar) in the urine, and gives an indication of the glucose level. If glucose is found in your urine it is called glycosuria or glucosuria. Glucose is usually only found in the urine when blood glucose levels are raised due to diabetes. When your blood glucose levels are high enough MUSCULAR DYSTROPHIES OF LATTER ONSET The chief distinguishing characteristic of distal muscular dystrophy is the initial and primary involvement of the small muscles of the extremities. The resulting impairment is frequently confused with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a disorder of peripheral nerve. Distal muscular dystrophy is NEW CHANGES TO MBS ITEM NUMBERS FOR ECGS New changes to MBS item numbers for ECGs. From 1 August 2020, patient rebates for ECG services provided by GPs no longer include reporting, with available rebates restricted to item number 11707 (currently 11702) for tracing only, reimbursed at $19. GPs will be able to request – but not access – the following items that will need to

be

HANGOVERS: HOW YOUR BODY IS AFFECTED Hangovers: how your body is affected. A hangover is the unpleasant consequence of having overindulged or had ‘one too many’ alcoholic drinks. Symptoms usually appear several hours after stopping drinking when your blood alcohol content has dropped considerably and is near to zero. This is usually the morning after a big night out.

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WHAT'S THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINES AstraZeneca vaccine: Potential benefit versus risk . Although recent changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout include a preference for using the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine in adults aged under 50 years, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends that the AstraZeneca vaccine ‘can be used in adults aged under 50 years where the benefits are likely to WHAT ARE THE TESTS FOR HEART DISEASE? So, there are many tests for heart disease, and it’s a question of horses for courses, the right test for the right person. The first test we often do is a blood test, to look for cholesterol and sugar levels. We’ll sometimes do a chest x-ray, to look as to whether the

heart is enlarged.

HOW MANY EMBRYO DO YOU IMPLANT? DR. KATRINA ROWAN Generally these days, particularly in Australia, we aim to implant one embryo at a time and that allows IVF to be as safe as possible for the mother and the baby and avoid multiple pregnancies. WHAT IS ASSISTED HATCHING? DR. KATRINA ROWAN Okay, so assisted hatching is a laboratory technique used within IVF cycles where the scientist will use, under a microscopic guidance, they will use a laser to make a WHAT DOES IVF STAND FOR? DR. KATRINA ROWAN Dr. Katrina Rowan explains the meaning of IVF. So IVF stands for in-vitro fertilisation, and what that means is that the fertilisation, so the sperm entering the egg, occurs in a laboratory situation rather than in-vivo, which means within the body. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES OF RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE? DR So for couples experiencing recurrent miscarriage, there are several causes that need to be eliminated. The most common cause is an increase in female age. WHAT IS INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION (ICSI)? DR So ICSI stands for Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and it’s a procedure done within the IVF process for some couples. And what it involves is, rather than just mixing the egg and sperm together and letting the sperm into the egg naturally, the scientist will select a sperm and then inject that sperm within the egg to help fertilise and

form an embryo.

SHOULD I MAKE LIFESTYLE CHANGES PRIOR TO STARTING IVF? DR Dr. Katrina Rowan outlines the lifestyle adjustments needed to be made by couples wishing to under go IVF. This is for both before and during

IVF and pregnancy.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT? DR. KATRINA ROWAN Embryo development is a complicated process that we see the initial parts of during the IVF process in the laboratory. So the first step is that the sperm needs to fertilise the egg and that occurs either by mixing the egg and sperm or by a procedure called ICSI, where the sperm is injected inside the egg. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

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DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. SINUSITIS: SYMPTOMS CAUSES AND TREATMENTSEE MORE ON MYDR.COM.AU

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CORTIVAL cream is a soft, white cream with a faint odour of chlorocresol. It is available in the following strengths: CORTIVAL 1/2 cream (0.05 %): 15 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL 1/5 cream (0.02%): 100 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL ointment is a greyish-white, smooth ointment. It is available in the following strengths: COLON POLYPS (BOWEL POLYPS) Colon polyps (bowel polyps) Bowel polyps, also known as colon polyps, are small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon (large bowel) or rectum. Most polyps are small, usually less than 1cm in size, although they can grow larger. Polyps can appear in many forms: they may look like a small raised lump, a wart, a grape or a mushroom on a stalk INFECTIOUS DISEASES: WHEN CAN MY CHILD GO BACK TO SCHOOL Yes, until fully recovered or can go back 5 days after rash started. No (women of childbearing age working at the school/centre should ensure they are immune to the disease or vaccinated against it). Yes, until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. SINUSITIS: SYMPTOMS CAUSES AND TREATMENTSEE MORE ON MYDR.COM.AU

CORTIVAL 1/5 CREAM

CORTIVAL cream is a soft, white cream with a faint odour of chlorocresol. It is available in the following strengths: CORTIVAL 1/2 cream (0.05 %): 15 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL 1/5 cream (0.02%): 100 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL ointment is a greyish-white, smooth ointment. It is available in the following strengths: COLON POLYPS (BOWEL POLYPS) Colon polyps (bowel polyps) Bowel polyps, also known as colon polyps, are small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon (large bowel) or rectum. Most polyps are small, usually less than 1cm in size, although they can grow larger. Polyps can appear in many forms: they may look like a small raised lump, a wart, a grape or a mushroom on a stalk INFECTIOUS DISEASES: WHEN CAN MY CHILD GO BACK TO SCHOOL Yes, until fully recovered or can go back 5 days after rash started. No (women of childbearing age working at the school/centre should ensure they are immune to the disease or vaccinated against it). Yes, until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours.

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A comprehensive website for Australian health and medical information including symptoms, diseases, tests, medicines, treatments, nutrition

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CHEESE, BACON, SPINACH, AND BROCCOLI SCRAMBLED EGGS Mix eggs, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Heat oil or butter in a nonstick pan on

medium heat.

4 FIRST AID STEPS TOWARDS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The importance of preparing ourselves for emergencies is universal. Disasters, illnesses, and other emergencies can happen to anyone regardless of age, location, or status in life. WHAT IS NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING? Dr Jenny Cook from Monash IVF discusses preimplantation diagnosis, which essential tests the genetics of the embryo to scan for DNA signatures of any major illnesses such as cystic fibrosis for example. FREEZING EGGS FOR MEDICAL REASONS Freezing eggs for medical reasons is something that we absolutely, that I absolutely support. I have a relationship with the Children’s Hospital and with the the hospital nearby in Randwick. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON ISSUES THAT OCCUR DURING THE IVF The most common issue that we’re really looking out for during the actual IVF process is a condition called hyperstimulation. That’s where your oestrogen starts to rise faster than what we’d like to

see.

PRESERVING FERTILITY AND CANCER Cancer in immediately post-pubescent girls can happen. Probably the most common we would see there would be lymphoma. And it’s really a matter of the medical oncologist actually contacting us, alerting us to the fact that this woman’s there and we would do absolutely everything that we can to facilitate that to have it happen as quickly as possible. And the two situations that I can think WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING AN EGG TRANSFER? The day of the egg transfer is a very brief visit. We would bring you in. It’s really no more than a pap smear. You lie down. I visualise the cervix and then I just put the embryo into a very fine catheter.. The whole process of egg transfer takes about a minute. WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY OF EGG COLLECTION? On the day of egg collection, I would see you beforehand to talk you through the process, to put your mind at ease, to answer any final

questions.

WHO WILL BE THERE ON THE DAY OF MY EGG COLLECTION? Dr Jenny Cook details all the professional and support staff who will be present at your procedure and how they will walk you through the process and make you comfortable. Most of those who will be involved, you would have met them before hand. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. SINUSITIS: SYMPTOMS CAUSES AND TREATMENTSEE MORE ON MYDR.COM.AU

CORTIVAL 1/5 CREAM

CORTIVAL cream is a soft, white cream with a faint odour of chlorocresol. It is available in the following strengths: CORTIVAL 1/2 cream (0.05 %): 15 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL 1/5 cream (0.02%): 100 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL ointment is a greyish-white, smooth ointment. It is available in the following strengths: COLON POLYPS (BOWEL POLYPS) Colon polyps (bowel polyps) Bowel polyps, also known as colon polyps, are small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon (large bowel) or rectum. Most polyps are small, usually less than 1cm in size, although they can grow larger. Polyps can appear in many forms: they may look like a small raised lump, a wart, a grape or a mushroom on a stalk INFECTIOUS DISEASES: WHEN CAN MY CHILD GO BACK TO SCHOOL Yes, until fully recovered or can go back 5 days after rash started. No (women of childbearing age working at the school/centre should ensure they are immune to the disease or vaccinated against it). Yes, until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

DEMENTIA: BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS The term dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause a progressive widespread decline in brain function. There are 4 main types of dementia, of which the most common is LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. DEHYDRATION AND HOT WEATHER Preventing dehydration during hot weather. It is recommended that during hot weather we should be drinking water even when not thirsty. You can tell if you are well hydrated if you do not feel thirsty and your urine is a dilute (clear) colour.

LYZALON CAPSULES

Lyzalon is used to treat neuropathic pain, which is pain caused by an abnormality of, or damage to, the nerves. Lyzalon is also used to control epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where you have repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe. SINUSITIS: SYMPTOMS CAUSES AND TREATMENTSEE MORE ON MYDR.COM.AU

CORTIVAL 1/5 CREAM

CORTIVAL cream is a soft, white cream with a faint odour of chlorocresol. It is available in the following strengths: CORTIVAL 1/2 cream (0.05 %): 15 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL 1/5 cream (0.02%): 100 g aluminium tube. CORTIVAL ointment is a greyish-white, smooth ointment. It is available in the following strengths: COLON POLYPS (BOWEL POLYPS) Colon polyps (bowel polyps) Bowel polyps, also known as colon polyps, are small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon (large bowel) or rectum. Most polyps are small, usually less than 1cm in size, although they can grow larger. Polyps can appear in many forms: they may look like a small raised lump, a wart, a grape or a mushroom on a stalk INFECTIOUS DISEASES: WHEN CAN MY CHILD GO BACK TO SCHOOL Yes, until fully recovered or can go back 5 days after rash started. No (women of childbearing age working at the school/centre should ensure they are immune to the disease or vaccinated against it). Yes, until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours.

MYDR.COM.AU

A comprehensive website for Australian health and medical information including symptoms, diseases, tests, medicines, treatments, nutrition

and fitness.

CHEESE, BACON, SPINACH, AND BROCCOLI SCRAMBLED EGGS Mix eggs, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Heat oil or butter in a nonstick pan on

medium heat.

4 FIRST AID STEPS TOWARDS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The importance of preparing ourselves for emergencies is universal. Disasters, illnesses, and other emergencies can happen to anyone regardless of age, location, or status in life. WHAT IS NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING? Dr Jenny Cook from Monash IVF discusses preimplantation diagnosis, which essential tests the genetics of the embryo to scan for DNA signatures of any major illnesses such as cystic fibrosis for example. FREEZING EGGS FOR MEDICAL REASONS Freezing eggs for medical reasons is something that we absolutely, that I absolutely support. I have a relationship with the Children’s Hospital and with the the hospital nearby in Randwick. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON ISSUES THAT OCCUR DURING THE IVF The most common issue that we’re really looking out for during the actual IVF process is a condition called hyperstimulation. That’s where your oestrogen starts to rise faster than what we’d like to

see.

PRESERVING FERTILITY AND CANCER Cancer in immediately post-pubescent girls can happen. Probably the most common we would see there would be lymphoma. And it’s really a matter of the medical oncologist actually contacting us, alerting us to the fact that this woman’s there and we would do absolutely everything that we can to facilitate that to have it happen as quickly as possible. And the two situations that I can think WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING AN EGG TRANSFER? The day of the egg transfer is a very brief visit. We would bring you in. It’s really no more than a pap smear. You lie down. I visualise the cervix and then I just put the embryo into a very fine catheter.. The whole process of egg transfer takes about a minute. WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY OF EGG COLLECTION? On the day of egg collection, I would see you beforehand to talk you through the process, to put your mind at ease, to answer any final

questions.

WHO WILL BE THERE ON THE DAY OF MY EGG COLLECTION? Dr Jenny Cook details all the professional and support staff who will be present at your procedure and how they will walk you through the process and make you comfortable. Most of those who will be involved, you would have met them before hand.

MYDR.COM.AU

A comprehensive website for Australian health and medical information including symptoms, diseases, tests, medicines, treatments, nutrition

and fitness.

MEDICINE SEARCH PAGE Medicine Health Center. Search Australia's largest free database of Consumer Medicines Information, for CMIs on prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Search. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) CALCULATOR Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator - MyDr.com.au. BMI is determined by your weight in kg divided by your (height in metres) BMI estimates whether you are underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese, based on your height and weight. Doctors, dietitians and other health professionals use BMI as an indication of your risk of chronic

disease.

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE AND DIVERTICULITIS Diverticular disease and diverticulitis. Diverticular disease is a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings called diverticula occur in the wall of the bowel. Diverticula can remain trouble-free or they can become inflamed or infected and cause symptoms, which is known as diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be a medical emergency. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. PAIN AND HOW YOU SENSE IT This is a sorting station that relays the signals on to different parts of the brain. Signals are sent to the somatosensory cortex (responsible for physical sensation), the frontal cortex (in charge of thinking), and the limbic system (linked to emotions). The end result

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WHEN TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE However, as a general rule you should take medicine on an empty stomach (one hour before eating or 2 hours after). This is because many medicines can be affected by what you eat and when you eat it. For example, taking a pill at the same time you eat may interfere with the way your stomach and intestines absorb the medicine. LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. GASTROSCOPY: EXAMINATION OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT A gastroscopy, also known as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or just upper endoscopy, is usually done to investigate the cause of symptoms such as heartburn, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, vomiting or bleeding from the digestive tract, and to make or confirm a diagnosis. Conditions can also sometimes be treated during

gastroscopy

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A comprehensive website for Australian health and medical information including symptoms, diseases, tests, medicines, treatments, nutrition

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MEDICINE SEARCH PAGE Medicine Health Center. Search Australia's largest free database of Consumer Medicines Information, for CMIs on prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Search. SHOULD AUSTRALIAN'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS WITH The way it looks at the moment, and it seems to be panning out. These are the numbers that came from Scandinavia and they appear to be confirmed in Australia. That if you are under 50 and you have the AstraZeneca vaccine, you’ve got a risk of between one in 20 and one in 50,000 doses, more like one in 50,000 doses, of having this rare

blood

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) CALCULATOR Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator - MyDr.com.au. BMI is determined by your weight in kg divided by your (height in metres) BMI estimates whether you are underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese, based on your height and weight. Doctors, dietitians and other health professionals use BMI as an indication of your risk of chronic

disease.

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE AND DIVERTICULITIS Diverticular disease and diverticulitis. Diverticular disease is a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings called diverticula occur in the wall of the bowel. Diverticula can remain trouble-free or they can become inflamed or infected and cause symptoms, which is known as diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be a medical emergency. FOOT PAIN - TOP 10 CAUSES - MYDR.COM.AU Foot pain – top 10 causes. Aside from wearing ill-fitting shoes or footwear, there are many causes of foot pain. Overuse, injuries and arthritis are common causes. There may be damage to bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments. One in 5 Australians suffers from foot pain. PAIN AND HOW YOU SENSE IT This is a sorting station that relays the signals on to different parts of the brain. Signals are sent to the somatosensory cortex (responsible for physical sensation), the frontal cortex (in charge of thinking), and the limbic system (linked to emotions). The end result

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WHEN TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE However, as a general rule you should take medicine on an empty stomach (one hour before eating or 2 hours after). This is because many medicines can be affected by what you eat and when you eat it. For example, taking a pill at the same time you eat may interfere with the way your stomach and intestines absorb the medicine. LEG ACHE - CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS - MYDR.COM.AU Sciatica is a type of nerve pain, which results in pain radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is usually only present in one leg at a time. The pain may feel like a tingling or a pins and needles sensation. Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc in the spine compressing the sciatic nerve. GASTROSCOPY: EXAMINATION OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT A gastroscopy, also known as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or just upper endoscopy, is usually done to investigate the cause of symptoms such as heartburn, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, vomiting or bleeding from the digestive tract, and to make or confirm a diagnosis. Conditions can also sometimes be treated during

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Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in Australia, affecting 1 in 4 people. If you have anxiety that's out of proportion to the situation you're in, you may have an anxiety disorder.

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HEAT STROKE AND HEAT EXHAUSTION When your body can't keep itself cool you can develop heat illnesses, ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and, most serious of all, heat stroke. Some people are more prone to heat illnesses than others.

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PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES: 10 TIPS FOR USING THEM SAFELY Here are some quick tips to help you make the most of the medicine your doctor prescribes and ensure that you take and dispose of it

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SALMONELLA POISONING Salmonella poisoning is food poisoning caused by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. It usually causes sudden fever, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.

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HEAT STROKE AND HEAT EXHAUSTION When your body can't keep itself cool you can develop heat illnesses, ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and, most serious of all, heat stroke. Some people are more prone to heat illnesses than others. ASPIRIN - SIDE EFFECTS, DOSAGE AND LOW-DOSE Aspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.

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CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines and cause gastroenteritis symptoms such as watery diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting. Gastrointestinal Health

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Amnesia means loss of memory. Transient global amnesia is a sudden temporary episode of memory loss, characterised by the person repeating questions. Seniors' Health Symptoms SUGAR AND SUGAR CRAVINGS Our consumption of free sugar has tripled since 1960, with soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juice and cordial the most significant sources. The World Health Organization recommends free sugars be less than 10% of your total energy intake - that's 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 teaspoons for men.

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Bursitis is inflammation of the soft tissue space between joints, usually caused by overuse of a joint, or when a joint is under pressure for extended periods of time.

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Hepatitis B infection can be either acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-term). Chronic hepatitis B can lead to complications such as cirrhosis (liver scarring), liver failure and liver cancer. Gastrointestinal Health

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Pubic lice are also known as crabs. They are small parasites which can live in pubic hair, as well as the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes.

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Carpal tunnel syndrome is a progressive and painful condition where the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel.

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