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Women's health

Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.

Sexual health

Learn more about sexual health topics such as contraception options, STIs, and conditions like erectile dysfunction (impotence) and premature ejaculation.

Buying medicines online

Buying medicines online may seem to have advantages, but there are lots of risks too. Find out more about buying medicines online here.

Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

Kids' health

Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental health and chickenpox.

Fitness and exercise

Fitness tips and exercise topics to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cycling, walking, running, and yoga among others.

When you have questions about your cancer diagnosis, treatment or life after cancer, the Counterpart Navigator App offers reliable, up-to-date information on topics you may want to know about. Learn more here.

Acne treatments

There are many effective treatments available for acne, including creams for your skin and oral medicines. Learn about the different options.

Health topics

Local anaesthetic

A local anaesthetic temporarily numbs a part of your body. Here's what you should know about 'having a local', and questions to ask your doctor.

COVID-19 medications and antivirals

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved several medicines for the use of treating COVID-19 in Australia.

Informed consent

Informed consent means you will be given understandable, clear information about your choices to make the right decisions about your healthcare.

Medicine recalls

Medicines may be recalled for a range of reasons. Learn who regulates medicine recalls, what to do if a medicine is recalled and where to return it.

Medicines for psoriasis

There are many different types of medicines used to help manage psoriasis.Learn more about medicines and helpful lifestyle changes you can make.

What Were We Thinking! app

What Were We Thinking! free app, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.

Mosquito-borne diseases

Some illnesses are transmitted by mosquitoes ('mozzies'), including malaria, Dengue fever and the Zika virus. Here's what you need to know

Endocrine disorders and diseases

Endocrine diseases and disorders range in severity, and can be very common, like diabetes, or very rare, like gigantism. Learn more about a range of these conditions here.

Pain-relief medicines

Pain relief medicines include over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Learn about their side effects as well as when and when not to use them.

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 Australian women, but treatment is available. There's no need to suffer in silence.

Managing stress through the festive season

Christmas can lead to stress, family conflict and financial woes for many people. Check out these tips for keeping your cool during the festive season.

Pain relief after surgery

Pain after an operation is a common problem but there is no need for you to be in a lot of pain. Pain relief after surgery is usually safe and effective.

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

A peripheral upper limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

Facet joint injection

A facet joint injection can be used to find out if your pain is caused by your facet joints, or to treat pain in your facet joints.

Anaesthetics (overview)

There are different forms of anaestheisa that can be used to provide a safe and effective way for you to have an operation or procedure, and to give you pain relief. Most people do not have any problems and are satisfied with their anaesthetic.

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

An epidural injection can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief.

Side effects of medicines including vaccines

Side effects are any unwanted effects of a medicine. Learn more about different types of medicine side effects and what to do if you have them.

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Connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue diseases can affect many different areas of the body and the immune system, caused by single gene mutations or inflammation. Learn more here.

Hair problems

Hair problems can arise from genetic disorders, psychological disorders or different types of infections. Find more information on a number of different hair problems.

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Search results for: "topical administration"

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Women's health

Sexual health

Buying medicines online

Pregnancy

Kids' health

Fitness and exercise

Counterpart Navigator app

Acne treatments

Health topics

Local anaesthetic

COVID-19 medications and antivirals

Informed consent

Medicine recalls

Medicines for psoriasis

What Were We Thinking! app

Mosquito-borne diseases

Endocrine disorders and diseases

Pain-relief medicines

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Managing stress through the festive season

Pain relief after surgery

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Facet joint injection

Anaesthetics (overview)

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

Side effects of medicines including vaccines

healthdirect app

Connective tissue diseases

Hair problems

Life stage

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Women's health

Sexual health

Buying medicines online

Pregnancy

Kids' health

Fitness and exercise

Counterpart Navigator app

Acne treatments

Health topics

Local anaesthetic

COVID-19 medications and antivirals

Informed consent

Medicine recalls

Medicines for psoriasis

What Were We Thinking! app

Mosquito-borne diseases

Endocrine disorders and diseases

Pain-relief medicines

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Managing stress through the festive season

Pain relief after surgery

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Facet joint injection

Anaesthetics (overview)

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

Side effects of medicines including vaccines

healthdirect app

Connective tissue diseases

Hair problems

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