NW Pelvic Health

16/06/2025

In the early ’90s, sildenafil citrate was trialled as a treatment for heart disease.

It didn’t work as hoped, but it did have one unexpected benefit: increased erections. A total win for men.

Fast forward to 2013, when a randomised study found another surprising benefit, this time for women, girls and people who menstruate.

Researchers discovered that taking what we now know as Vi**ra provided four hours of complete period pain relief.

The catch? Period pain wasn't viewed as a priority public health issue.

Despite two appeals for more funding and research, the benefits of this drug for menstruators were never explored

Amy is on the mark, it’s time we start treating menstruators' pain like it matters.

26/05/2025

🌸 Family Planning Tasmania is proud to be part of the "All About Women" Health Expo! 🌸

Join us for a day dedicated to women’s health, empowerment, and connection. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of services—all in one place.

At Family Planning Tasmania, we’re here to support women of all ages with:
✅ Reproductive and sexual health services
✅ Contraception advice and supply
✅ Pregnancy testing and options counselling
✅ Cervical screening
✅ Education and resources for individuals and families

Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be at the expo ready to chat, offer advice, and provide information about our services. Come and say hello! 💬

Together, we’re helping women take charge of their health and wellbeing.

26/05/2025

Hey Circular Head ladies over 40! 👋

Family Planning Tasmania is running a FREE Pelvic Health Workshop just for you!

Come along for a relaxed, informative 90-minute session with a physio and clinician to learn all about looking after your pelvic health — because it's something we don’t talk about enough, but really should!

Come along for a relaxed, informative 90-minute session with a physiotherapist and clinician to learn all about looking after your pelvic health—because we don’t talk about it enough, but we really should!

Prolapse and incontinence

Ge***al and sexual health

Cervical screening

Physiotherapy tips

What support services are available

Whether you’ve had kids or not, pelvic health matters. Did you know up to 50% of women who’ve had children experience prolapse, but only 1 in 5 seek help? Let’s change that.

📍 Where: Circular Head Aboriginal Corp- Training Room
20 King Street, Smithton
📅 When: Friday 30th May, 10am–11:30am
📞 RSVP by: Wednesday 28th May to Yvette on 64 524 827

Let’s break the silence around pelvic health and support each other to live well and confidently.

19/05/2025

I’ll be hosting a FREE information night (my first in 18 months) to discuss all the services I offer and cover what’s included in the Positive Birth Program and Positive Caesarean Birth course.

If you’d like to attend, contact me to book your spot. Partners/friends/birth supports are also more than welcome.

This session will take place in Port Sorell at 5:30pm and will go for approximately one hour.

Those who attend will gain some birth knowledge, receive a gift bag and have the chance to win a random draw prize. If you know someone who’s pregnant, tag them below! ☺️

15/05/2025

Get tickets on Humanitix - Implanon NXT insertion and removal training Hobart hosted by Family Planning Tasmania. Family Planning Tasmania Glenorchy , 421 Main Rd, Glenorchy TAS 7010, Australia. Wednesday 28th May 2025. Find event information.

14/05/2025

At Family Planning Tasmania, we are committed to supporting individuals and families through all stages of life, including palliative care.

We believe that everyone, regardless of their health condition, deserves to experience dignity, comfort, and meaningful connections when accessing palliative care services.

💬 In the coming weeks, our team will be collaborating with palliative care professionals to deliver workshops focused on providing respectful, compassionate guidance around intimacy and addressing sexual health when accessing palliative care settings.

Let’s continue to have open conversations about sexuality and intimacy in palliative care — because everyone deserves care that respects their full humanity.

This program is supported by funding from Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) through the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program.

17/03/2025

Primary Health Tasmania is offering a second round of educational scholarships for GPs to complete the Vagenius eLearning course on the treatment and management of persistent pelvic pain and endometriosis.  We are inviting applications for the 60 scholarships available for GPs working in Tasmania...

16/03/2025

A contraceptive pill, endometriosis treatment and an IVF drug will be made cheaper to access, in the latest round of women’s health funding announced by the Albanese government.

The government will fund several additions to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), including the contraceptive pill ‘Slinda’ which is a progestogen-only pill, and the new endometriosis treatment Ryeqo.

Both those drugs will be listed on the PBS from May 1, following recommendations by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Council.

Over 100,000 Australian women are expected to benefit from the listing of the Slinda pill each year, who without subsidy, might pay more than $250 for a year of treatment. The drug Ryeqo, which is a relatively new pain treatment for endometriosis, currently costs up to $2,700 for a year’s supply.

06/03/2025

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Bacterial vaginosis affects one in three women and often comes back after treatment, but it can be completely wiped out in most cases if their male partner is treated too.

19/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our lovely clients, from Lola and I!

2024 has flown and we have been flat out, especially the last part of the year, thanks for all your support.

We will be back on deck from Jan 14th, with limited hours until school goes back.

Hope everyone has a wonderful break and don’t forget to do your exercises 😉

27/09/2024

Thank you for all the love on my post yesterday, it means so much to have you all sharing your ideas and ways to help 🙏

For everyone who said they wanted to donate a bag, Bunnings nationwide will be collection points and they will be collecting from 15 November to 1 December this year.

We ask that every bag contains:
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
- Period products

The rest is up to your bag size, your budget and your imagination 🩷 But we ask that you include the essentials so women and girls who are fleeing domestic violence or experiencing homeless have the basic essentials they need and deserve.

On Tuesday I met a recipient named Amy and after she fled domestic violence her and her daughter each received a bag. She told me the bag restored her dignity and to be honest it was the first time I really realised the impact this little charity I created has made.

Thank you for being part of this legacy, the lasting impact you have on recipients is incomprehensible, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

20/09/2024

We need your LOUD support for equitable access to essential medicines for and . Click on the link below before 25th September to support PBS funding with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Due to the current high cost, many women are missing out on newer, safer medications for the long-term preventative health benefits of menopausal hormone therapy for bone density and reducing the risk of fractures; and heart disease for some women.

https://ohta-consultations.health.gov.au/ohta/pbac-nov-2024/

MORE INFO ABOUT THE MEDICATIONS UP FOR REVIEW
Note drug name in brackets as it appears on the online-form:
Slinda® (DROSPIRENONE) a progestin-only oral contraceptive pill, safe for women with migraines; often improves/prevents menstrual migraines; safe for women; low risk of clots or stroke. An option for
Estrogel® (ESTRADIOL): Pump-pack gel for the skin. Safer than oral estradiol for clotting risk. Much more costly than estradiol patches, and many are forced to pay more to maintain their treatment due to an ongoing shortage of estradiol patches in Australia.
Prometrium® (PROGESTERONE): body-identical progesterone is safer and has fewer side effects than synthetic progestins for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). MHT with Prometrium has a lower breast cancer risk when compared to MHT containing progestins.
Estrogel® Pro (ESTRADIOL AND PROGESTERONE): this combination pack is suitable for post-menopausal women to continue life-long for preventative cardiovascular, bone, and other health benefits. This is often the first choice for menopause treatment for most women (those with a uterus).
Ryeqo® (RELUGOLIX WITH ESTRADIOL AND WITH NORETHISTERONE ACETATE): and daily oral tablet, an option with fewer side effects than other medications that pause the me**es cycle.

Bronnie Taylor MLC EndoActive Australia & NZ
Endometriosis Australia Endometriosis Western Australia Chronic Pain Australia Osteoporosis Support Group Australia Osteoporosis Support Australia Menopause Australia Support Group Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Australasian Menopause Society