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- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- Contraception – the combined pill
The 2 types of oral contraception available in Australia are the combined pill, known as 'the pill', and the progestogen only pill.
- The dangers of sitting: why sitting is the new smoking
The less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances for living a healthy life.
- Contraception - vaginal ring
The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.
- Cosmetic implants - buttock, fat and pectoral
Buttock and pectoral implants involve surgery to insert shaped silicone pieces into skin cavities.
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, aims to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.
- Brow lift
A brow lift is cosmetic surgery to correct a sagging forehead and repair frown lines.
- Body contouring surgery
Body contouring is surgery to remove sagging skin and extra fat, and improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue.
- Liposuction
Liposuction is invasive surgery and is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity.
- Contraception - choices
Different methods of contraception available in Australia - includes LARC implants and IUDs, injections, contraceptive pills, condoms, diaphragm, vaginal ring, sterilisation, natural and withdrawal.