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myDr

myDr is an independent Australian website providing free health and medicines information for consumers. myDr aims to help Australians manage their health, and that of their families, with relevant, easy to understand information written specifically for them.

myDr covers medical conditions, giving information on symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatments and self-help. They have a wealth of information to help you with your medicines and the largest online database of Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) in Australia.

myDr brings you the latest information on nutrition and exercise, and has a large library of online health tools and calculators to help you manage your health.

The myDr news team report the key health stories each week.

In addition, if you need a patient support group, myDr enables you to search for a relevant group in your area.

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Peyronie's disease - myDr.com.au

Peyronie’s disease is condition where a band of scar tissue forms in the penis, causing a pronounced bend or curve in the penis when it is erect. Peyronie’s disease can affect a man’s sex life. 

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Warts - myDr.com.au

Warts are most commonly found on the hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, knees, face and the skin around the nails.

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Neck pain: symptoms and causes - myDr.com.au

Knowing the symptoms of your neck pain and when to see a doctor can help in finding the cause and getting a diagnosis.

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Baby's development in the womb - myDr.com.au

A month by month guide to pregnancy and your baby's development in the womb. Starting at the first month, myDr.com.au brings you all the milestones.

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Delayed ejaculation - myDr.com.au

Delayed ejaculation is when a man takes longer than desired to climax and ejaculate (release semen). Sometimes, ejaculation does not happen at all.

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Sciatica: symptoms, causes and diagnosis - myDr.com.au

Sciatica is characterised by pain deep in the buttock often radiating down the back of the leg. One of the most common causes is a herniated disc.

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Vaccination and antibodies - myDr.com.au

See how vaccines prepare your immune system to fight disease by taking advantage of the fact that the immune system can remember infectious organisms.

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Exercise to prevent osteoporosis - myDr.com.au

Regular weight-bearing exercise and strength (resistance) training can help improve your bone density and decrease your risk of osteoporosis.

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Dehydration - myDr.com.au

Dehydration is the excessive loss of body fluids. Find out the causes, how to tell if dehydration is mild or severe, and treatments for dehydration.

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Dementia: behavioural and psychological symptoms - myDr.com.au

Along with loss of memory and intellectual function, dementia can cause symptoms such as changes in behaviour and mood.

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