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Fresh Views on Health Topics That Matter to You
We’ve broken the mould of boring medical blogs. Here you won’t find stuffy, sciencey articles that ramble on forever.
Instead, our GPs, staff and colleagues offer straight-forward and helpful views on topics relevant to you.
Click on a post below for a good read.
Our Latest Posts
Medical Transitioning: Where to Start
Identify as trans or non-binary? Medical transitioning may be an option for you.
Can the Flu Shot Give You the Flu?
It’s 100%, hands-down impossible to catch the flu from a flu vaccine.
Acne Treatment
As a GP, I understand the daily impact acne can have on your physical and mental health.
Mental Health at Xmas
The Holiday Season can be quite a difficult time or many people, especially those who are lonely.
How Effective is PrEP for Preventing HIV Infection?
PrEP is up to 99% effective against HIV infection when taken as prescribed.
Hay Fever in Melbourne
Melbourne’s dreaded hay fever season runs from 1 October to 31 December.
Pelvic Floor Exercises During & Post-Pregnancy
Kegels can help with incontinence & postnatal exercise.
Medical Abortions in Melbourne: A Discreet, At-Home Option
When it comes to terminating a pregnancy, most people believe that a surgical abortion is the only option.
What You Can Do About Strong Vaginal Odour
Despite unrealistic expectations placed upon women, your vagina is never going to smell like roses.
Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis patient’s can get excellent results with topical treatments, UV light therapy and medications.
Pregnancy Planning: 6 Reasons to Visit Your GP Before Conceiving
What’s the best advice we can give if you’re thinking about falling pregnant? Pay a visit to your GP.
Caring for Your Mental Health During COVID
We all had our fingers crossed that 2020 would behave itself. Unfortunately, the coronavirus had other ideas.
Chlamydia Treatment in Australia
Chlamydia is an easily treated and cured STI affecting sexually active people of all ages and genders.
Sleepless in Melbourne: Doctor-led Sleep Disorders Treatment
Remember the days when your head barely hit the pillow and you were out like a light?
Eating Disorder Treatment: Real Hope for Patients
Here’s some great news for people who suffer from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
Endometriosis and Pregnancy: Risks, Fertility, IVF & More
Yes, you can get pregnant with endometriosis.
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Risks and Symptoms
The mention of digital prostate examinations cause anxiety in most men. Few know that there’s a better way.
IBS Harming Your Love Life? 5 Tips to Get Your Mojo Back
Michael’s IBS used to make him break out in a cold sweat before each date. Not anymore.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, Diagnosis & Causes
Having a problem ‘downstairs’ can be quite distressing for men. It often comes with no longer being 17 years old.
A Dermatologist’s Approach to Hair Loss
We welcome our latest guest blog contributor, Dr Hope Dinh from Hope Dermatology.
Cervical Screening Tests: 5 Facts
Pap smears have been replaced with the much more effective Cervical Screening Tests.
Oh How Things Change: First Baby vs Third Baby
Your first baby is the little miracle you’ve been dreaming about. With baby #3 things are a little different.
Good Dental Health Makes Your Body Smile
We welcome our latest guest blog contributor, Dr Ian Malkinson from Dental on Clarendon.
Meningococcal Rash: The Warning Signs
I’m in a fortunate position to regularly put parents’ minds at ease about meningococcal disease.
What is a Hand Therapist?
We welcome our latest guest blog contributor, Karen Fitt from Melbourne Hand Rehab.
Tips for Supporting a Friend With Cancer (and What Not to Do)
“All of a sudden they started acting weird around me” is a statement I often hear from cancer patients.
The Curse of Chronic Childhood Diseases
It’s true: More kids these days are suffering from eczema, asthma and hay fever.
Your Thyroid Is Often Not to Blame for Poor Health
‘Doctor Google’ often unfairly blames thyroid problems for common poor health symptoms.
Pornography Effects on Mental & Physical Health
Australians have a huge appetite for pornography – and the side-effects on our health are significant.
What I Learnt Trekking Nepal With a Two Year Old Strapped to My Back
Eight years ago, I had an idea that we trek Nepal with our boys, two and four years old.
Genital Herpes Facts & Myths
Of the one in eight sexually active Australians with herpes, only a small number exhibit symptoms.
Six Tips for Being a Good Patient
“What the fudge??” may be the first thing you think after reading the heading above.
Movember
You’ll be seeing A LOT more moustaches during November – and for good reason.