The egg-timer test, known clinically as anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) testing, is marketed to the public as a way of testing fertility for women but that in fact is exactly what it does not do. AMH is linked to the number of egg sacs in a woman’s ovaries – a proxy for...
Low testosterone is linked to worse health outcomes among older men, especially in the areas of diabetes, dementia and mortality. But the scientific literature is still not clear on whether diminishing levels of testosterone are just due to ageing itself, or if the...
For many women – and some transgender men and non-binary individuals, menopause marks a significant life stage, usually occurring after midlife. While the end of menstrual cycles is a common marker, experiences and symptoms vary widely. While menopause doesn’t in...
MyMedicare is now open for voluntary registration to Australians with a valid Medicare card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran card. A practice must be registered in MyMedicare before a patient can start their own registration. There are multiple...
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner, and primary care teams. It zeroes in on a crucial aspect of our healthcare system, continuity of care –...
