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myDr

MyDoctor is Australia’s go-to independent resource for clinically verified health news and advice.

Vision and mission

MyDoctor exists to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Featuring prescription and over the counter medicine information, health news and advice, calculators and tools and downloadable brochures, MyDoctor shares information in an accessible and engaging format.

How MyDoctor can help

MyDoctor demystifies the health and wellbeing concerns of people of all ages using the same key approaches taken across all of Tonic Media’s network.

  • Mythbusters: busting common health and wellbeing myths.
  • No Silly Questions: data-led approach to FAQs, we answer the most common questions people are searching for about conditions, procedures and treatments.
  • Health News: we cover breaking health and wellbeing news and separate the fact from fiction.
  • What It Feels Like: we share lived experiences through case studies and first-person narratives.
  • Make The Most Of It: we prepare patients for common medical consults, procedures and tests, arming them with all they need to know to “make the most of” their facetime with clinicians.

We are also official information publishers of Australia’s Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs), sharing medication information from MIMS Australia.

We also feature interviews, guest posts and articles from trusted authorities on weight loss, women’s health, household health, children’s health and many more topics.

Programs and apps and tools

  • Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs)
  • BMI calculator
  • Pregnancy due date calculator
  • Basal metabolic rate calculator
  • Ovulation calculator
  • Calories burned calculator
  • Ideal weight calculator
  • Target heart rate calculator

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Last reviewed: July 2024

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Eye injuries: prevention - myDr.com.au

While eye injuries are common, most are preventable. Read how to protect your eyes from injury at work, at home and at play.

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Ozempic Explained - myDr.com.au

It's the so-called weight loss wonder drug taking TikTok by storm and in the midst of a worldwide shortage. But what exactly is Ozempic, and is it right for you?

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Pregnancy testing - myDr.com.au

Pregnancy testing can be done from around the time that your period is due, and involves testing your urine for the pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

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Bone health - myDr.com.au

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Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro compared - myDr.com.au

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Mounjaro have transformed the weight loss landscape. Here's how they stack up, side by side.

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Period pain: self-care - myDr.com.au

Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach.

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Dry coughs - myDr.com.au

A dry cough is non-productive and irritating, and sometimes causes a tickly throat. Find out what products are available for a dry cough.

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Cannabis use - myDr.com.au

Cannabis can affect your physical and mental health with heavy cannabis use potentially causing psychosis.

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Hangover symptoms: what happens to your body when you have a hangover - myDr.com.au

Discover the most common and lesser known hangover symptoms, how it affects your body and how to improve your symptoms.

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