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Answers to your questions about sex, hair, mental health, weight loss, and more-from Abby Health and our clinicians.
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Cholesterol and Vitamin D Tests: When to Check and What They Show
When to get a cholesterol test or vitamin D test in Australia, what the numbers mean in plain language, Medicare rules, and how telehealth testing works.
Cervical Screening in Australia: The Test That Replaced the Pap Smear
The Pap smear is now the Cervical Screening Test, an HPV test every 5 years for ages 25 to 74, with self-collection available. Here is how it works.
Threadworms: The Itch That Keeps Kids Awake
Threadworms explained for parents: the night time bottom itch, treating the whole household on the same day, and breaking the itch and reinfection cycle.
Slapped Cheek (Fifth Disease): The Rash After the Fever
Slapped cheek (fifth disease) explained for parents: the fever first, then the bright red cheeks, why the rash means the infectious stage has passed.
Nits and Head Lice: Treatment That Actually Works
Nits and head lice explained for parents: the conditioner and comb method, medicated treatments, school rules and how to clear nits from the whole family.
Conjunctivitis in Kids: Sticky Eyes, School Rules and Treatment
Conjunctivitis in kids: bacterial, viral and allergic types, cleaning sticky eyes, school rules and conjunctivitis treatment in Australia.
Chickenpox: Symptoms, the Itchy Phase and When It Is Serious
Chickenpox in kids explained: the spots and itchy phase, vaccination on the immunisation program, school exclusion rules and when chickenpox is serious.
Tonsillitis in Kids: Viral or Bacterial, and When Antibiotics Help
Tonsillitis in kids explained: telling viral from bacterial, when a throat swab and antibiotics help, red flags to watch, and when to call 000.
Scarlet Fever: The Rash That Follows a Sore Throat
Scarlet fever explained for parents: the sandpaper rash after a sore throat, the strep A link, antibiotics and school exclusion rules in Australia.
Molluscum Contagiosum: Harmless but Persistent
Molluscum contagiosum explained for Australian parents: why the bumps are harmless, how it spreads, common myths, and when a GP review helps.
Iron Deficiency in Children: Signs, Testing and Food First
Iron deficiency in children explained: the signs to look for, how testing works through a GP, and why food comes first before supplements.
Impetigo (School Sores): Spotting It and Stopping the Spread
Impetigo, or school sores, explained for parents: what the crusty sores look like, how it spreads, school exclusion rules and treatment in Australia.
Growing Pains: What Is Normal and What Is Not
Growing pains in children explained for parents: the normal night-time pattern, the red flags that mean see a GP, and how to soothe sore legs.
Croup: The Barking Cough Explained
Croup explained for parents: the barking cough, what causes it, how to help at home, the steamy-bathroom myth, and the stridor red flags that need 000.
Stress and Hair Loss: What the Evidence Says
Can stress cause hair loss? What the evidence says about telogen effluvium, how it differs from pattern baldness, and when to see a doctor in Australia.
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea: When to Get Checked
Snoring and sleep apnoea symptoms explained: how to tell harmless snoring from apnoea, the health risks, and the GP to sleep study pathway in Australia.
What a Safe Rate of Weight Loss Looks Like
What a safe rate of weight loss actually is, why 0.5 to 1 kg per week is the evidence-based guide, the risks of losing too fast, and how to keep it off.
Receding Hairline: Stages and What You Can Actually Do
A receding hairline explained for Australian men: the typical stages, what causes it, treatment options to discuss with a GP, and when to get checked.
Preconception Health: What to Sort Out Before You Start Trying
A practical preconception health checklist for Australia: folate, nutrition, vaccinations, blood tests and lifestyle before you start trying.
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety: Signs and Getting Help
The signs of postnatal depression and postpartum anxiety, how they differ from the baby blues, and how to get help in Australia, including for partners.
PMDD Symptoms: When PMS Is Something More
PMDD is more than PMS. Learn the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, how it differs from PMS, and how an Australian GP can help you get answers.
PCOS and Weight: Why It Is Harder and What Helps
Why weight can be harder to manage with PCOS, the role of insulin resistance, and evidence-based approaches that help. A judgement-free guide.
Male Pattern Baldness Stages Explained
The stages of male pattern baldness explained simply for Australian men, using the Norwood scale, plus what causes it and the options a GP can discuss.
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): Getting Rid of It and Keeping It Gone
Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common fungal groin rash. Learn how to treat it properly, stop it coming back, and when to see a doctor online.
Irregular Periods, Ovulation and Your Fertility
How irregular periods affect ovulation and fertility, how to track your cycle, and when to see a doctor about irregular cycles in Australia.
Ingrown Hairs, Razor Bumps and Folliculitis: Causes and Treatment
Razor bumps, ingrown hairs and folliculitis are common and treatable. Learn what causes them, how to settle your skin, and when to see a doctor.
Hay Fever in Kids: Managing the Sneezing Season
Hay fever in kids explained for parents: the signs, how it differs from a cold, everyday management for spring, and when to see a doctor in Australia.
Hair Loss: When to See a Doctor
When hair loss needs a doctor: the red flags, what a GP assesses, which blood tests help, and the treatment pathway for Australian men, explained simply.
Fertility Testing in Australia: What Tests, When, and for Both Partners
A plain-language guide to fertility testing in Australia: which tests women and men can have, when to seek them, and how to get started.
Eczema in Men: Triggers, Work and Treatment
Eczema in men often flares with work, sweat and stress. Learn the common triggers, what treatment involves, and how to manage flares long term.
Dandruff vs Seborrheic Dermatitis: Which One Is It?
Flaky scalp that will not quit? Learn how to tell dandruff from seborrheic dermatitis, how each one is treated, and when to see a doctor online.
Bedwetting: What Is Normal and When to Talk to a Doctor
Bedwetting in children explained for parents: what is normal, why it happens, how to help at home, and when to talk to a doctor. Reassuring and shame-free.
Balanitis: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
Balanitis is common and very treatable. Learn what causes it, how it is treated, the diabetes connection, and when to see a doctor from home.
Anxiety in Men: The Symptoms That Get Missed
Anxiety in men often shows up as physical symptoms: tension, gut trouble, poor sleep and irritability. Learn the signs and how a GP can help.
Anger and Irritability: A Hidden Sign of Depression in Men
A short fuse can be a sign of depression in men. Learn why anger gets missed as a symptom, what to look for, and how to talk to a GP about it.
AMH Test: What Your Egg Count Result Actually Means
An AMH blood test estimates your ovarian reserve. Learn what your egg count result means, what it cannot tell you, and how to arrange testing in Australia.
Telehealth in Sydney: Same-Day Online Doctor Appointments
Telehealth in Sydney: see an Australian registered GP online, often the same day. Certificates, scripts, referrals and mental health care from home.
How to Get PrEP in Australia: A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men
How to get PrEP in Australia: who it's for, eligibility, costs on the PBS, and how to start through a bulk-billed telehealth GP consultation. 7 days a week.
STI Testing Online in Australia: How It Works
Learn how STI testing online works in Australia, which tests a GP can arrange, what bulk billing covers, and how results are handled discreetly.
The K10 Test Explained: Measuring Psychological Distress
The K10 is a short questionnaire that measures psychological distress. Learn what the K10 test is, how it is scored, and how clinicians use it.
Medicare and Mental Health: What Is Covered
What does Medicare cover for mental health? Learn about the Better Access initiative, rebates, the Mental Health Care Plan, and how telehealth fits in.
Do You Need a Referral for a Blood Test in Australia?
Do you need a referral for a blood test in Australia? Learn when a referral is required, how to get one online, and what an online blood test involves.
Understanding a Full Blood Count (FBC)
A full blood count measures your red cells, white cells and platelets. Learn what an FBC checks, why it is ordered, and how to read your results.
Bulk Billed Psychologist and the Medicare Mental Health Plan
How a bulk billed psychologist works in Australia, how Medicare and a Mental Health Care Plan help with the cost, and how to start your access online.
Mental Health Care Plan: How to Get One Online
Learn how to get a Mental Health Care Plan online in Australia, what it covers under Medicare, who is eligible, and what happens after your plan.
Thyroid Function Test Explained: TSH, T4 and T3
A thyroid function test measures TSH, T4 and sometimes T3 to check how your thyroid is working. Learn what it checks, how to prepare and read results.
Iron Studies Blood Test: What It Checks and Why
An iron studies blood test measures ferritin, transferrin and iron levels. Learn what it checks, how to prepare, and how to read your results.
How to Get a Blood Test Referral Online in Australia
Learn how to get a blood test referral online in Australia, whether you need a referral, which tests a GP can order, and what bulk billing covers.
Lost Your Medicare Card? How to Replace It
Lost or damaged your Medicare card? Here is how to get a replacement online, find your Medicare number, and still see a doctor in Australia while you wait.
How to Renew Your Medicare Card
Your Medicare card has an expiry date. Here is how to renew it online, by app or phone, what to do if it has expired, and how it affects bulk billing in Australia.
Can a Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Medication in Australia?
Yes, nurse practitioners can prescribe medicines within their scope in Australia, including PBS scripts and repeats. Learn what they can and cannot prescribe.
Nurse Practitioner vs GP: What's the Difference?
Nurse practitioner vs GP: how their training, scope and approach differ, when to see each, and how to book either online in Australia with Abby.
What Is a Nurse Practitioner? A Patient's Guide to NP Care in Australia
A nurse practitioner is a senior, university-qualified clinician who can diagnose, prescribe and refer. Learn what nurse practitioners do and how to see one online in Australia.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Australia: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Vitamin B12 deficiency explained: symptoms, who's at risk, how an Australian GP tests for it, and treatment categories. Bulk billed for eligible patients.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Australia: A Parent's Guide
Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids: what it looks like, how long it lasts, what helps at home, and the red flags. A GP-led guide for Australian parents.
Cough That Won't Go Away in Australia: When It's More Than a Cold
A cough lasting three weeks or more deserves a closer look. The common causes, the red flags, and when an Australian GP can help. Bulk billed for eligible patients.
Bronchitis vs Pneumonia in Australia: Which Is It, and When to Worry
Bronchitis vs pneumonia: how an Australian GP tells them apart, the red flags that mean emergency care, and when telehealth is the right step.
Acute vs Chronic Bronchitis in Australia: The Real Difference
Acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis sound similar but are different conditions. How an Australian GP tells them apart, and what each one needs.
Bronchitis in Australia: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to See a GP
Bronchitis explained by an Australian GP: acute vs chronic, symptoms, red flags that need urgent care, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.
Adult ADHD Assessment in Australia: How It Works, What to Expect
How adult ADHD assessment works in Australia, the GP referral pathway, what to expect from a psychiatrist, and treatment options. A clear guide for adults.
Burnout vs Depression: An Australian GP's Guide
How to tell burnout from depression, where they overlap, when work stress crosses into clinical, and what an Australian GP can do. A clear guide for adults.
Depression Symptoms in Australia: How to Recognise Them, When to See a GP
How to recognise depression symptoms, the difference between clinical depression and low mood, and when to see an Australian GP. A clear guide for adults.
Anxiety in Australia: How to Tell If It's Time to See a GP
How to tell normal worry from clinical anxiety, common types, physical symptoms, and when to see an Australian GP. Honest, calm guidance.
Female Hair Loss in Australia: Causes and Treatment Options
Female hair loss explained: patterns, hormonal contributors, GP investigations, and treatment categories. A clear, calm guide for Australian women.
Rosacea in Australia: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment
Rosacea explained: how to recognise it, common subtypes, triggers, and what an Australian GP can do. A clear, calm guide for Australian adults.
Adult Eczema in Australia: Causes, Treatment, and How an Online GP Can Help
Adult eczema explained: triggers, daily skincare, treatment categories, and when to see an Australian GP. A clear, calm guide for Australian adults.
Adult Acne in Australia: Causes, Treatments, and How an Online GP Can Help
Why adult acne is different, the main causes, and treatment options at the class level. How an Australian online GP can help, and when to see a dermatologist.
Child Fever in Australia: When to Worry, When to Watch
What counts as a child fever in Australia, red flags requiring urgent care, what helps at home, and when telehealth fits.
Children's Eczema in Australia: What's Going On and What Helps
Symptoms, triggers, daily care, and treatment categories for children's eczema in Australia, plus when to see a GP and when to escalate.
Childhood Asthma in Australia: How to Recognise It, When to See a GP
How to recognise childhood asthma in Australian kids, what an action plan does, reliever vs preventer at class level, and when to see a GP.
Kids' Ear Infections in Australia: When to See a Doctor, What Helps at Home
What ear infections in children look like, when to watch and wait, red flags, what helps at home, and what telehealth can and can't assess for kids' ears.
Migraine Management in Australia: Triggers, Prevention, and Treatment
Managing migraine with an Australian GP: triggers, acute vs preventer treatment at the class level, and when to escalate. A clear, calm Australian guide.
Managing High Blood Pressure in Australia: An Online GP's Guide
Managing high blood pressure with an Australian GP: measurement, what numbers mean, lifestyle, medication classes, and ongoing monitoring. A clear guide.
Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Australia: How a GP Builds the Plan
How a GP builds a type 2 diabetes plan in Australia: HbA1c monitoring, lifestyle, medication classes, and when to escalate. Clear, calm, and Australian.
Asthma Action Plan in Australia: What It Is and How to Get One
What an asthma action plan is, the four zones, reliever vs preventer at the class level, and how an Australian online GP can write or update yours.
Menopause and Mental Health in Australia: A GP-Led Guide
How menopause affects mood, anxiety, and brain fog. The bidirectional link, when to see a GP, and treatment categories explained for Australian women.
Perimenopause in Australia: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to See a GP
What perimenopause is, when it starts, what's normal and what's not, and when to see an Australian GP. Plain-English guide for Australian women.
Menopause Treatment Options in Australia: HRT, Non-Hormonal, and Beyond
Menopause treatment options in Australia, including HRT, non-hormonal options, and lifestyle support. What an Australian GP can help you with.
Menopause Symptoms in Australia: How to Recognise Them and When to See a GP
How to recognise menopause and perimenopause symptoms, what's normal, and when to see an Australian GP. A clear, calm guide for women across Australia.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Sexual Health: A GP's Practical Guide
An Australian GP's practical guide to talking with your partner about sexual health. How to open the conversation, what to avoid, when to see a doctor.
Premature Ejaculation Treatment Options in Australia: What Actually Works
What actually works for premature ejaculation in Australia. Behavioural, pelvic floor, sex therapy and medication categories explained by a GP. Drug class only.
Erectile Dysfunction vs Premature Ejaculation: How to Tell the Difference
ED and PE are different, often confused, and frequently happen together. An Australian GP explains how to tell them apart and which to address first.
Premature Ejaculation Causes: A GP's Guide for Australian Men
What actually causes premature ejaculation. Psychological, biological, lifestyle, and medical reasons explained by an Australian GP, with when to see a doctor.
Medicare Card Expired? What It Means for Your GP Visit (and How to Fix It Fast)
Medicare card expired? Here's what it means for your GP visit, how to renew it fast through Services Australia, and how to see a doctor in the meantime.
Electronic Prescriptions (eScripts) in Australia: How They Work and How to Get One
What an eScript is, how to get one from an online GP, and how your pharmacy dispenses it. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Telehealth Appointment in Australia: How to Book One, What It Costs, and What to Expect
How to book a telehealth appointment in Australia, what it costs, what happens during a consult, and how Medicare bulk billing applies. Step-by-step guide.
Earache and Ear Infection Online Doctor: When to See a GP and What Helps
Earache doctor online in Australia. Causes, when to see a GP urgently, when antibiotics help, and what telehealth can and can't assess. Family Health guide.
Online Referral Australia: How GPs Refer to Specialists Online
Online referral guide: how Australian GPs issue Medicare-recognised specialist referrals via telehealth, the 12-month rule, and what's in a referral.
What Does Medicare Cover in Australia? A Full Guide
What does Medicare cover in Australia? GP visits, telehealth, specialists, pathology, mental health, and what's not covered, explained simply.
What Is Bulk Billing? A Plain-English Guide for Australians
What is bulk billing? A plain-English guide to how it works in Australia, who's eligible, and how to find a bulk-billed GP online or near you.
Cold and Flu Online Doctor in Australia: When to See a GP, When to Self-Care
Cold or flu? Symptoms, self-care that works, when to see a GP, and how an Abby online-first doctor can help with scripts and certificates from home.
Stress Leave and Sick Leave in Australia: Your Rights, Entitlements, and How to Get a Certificate
Stress leave in Australia: your Fair Work entitlements, when you need a medical certificate, and how to get one online today without the awkward conversation.
Mental Health Care Plan Australia: How to Get One, What It Covers, and What to Expect
A Mental Health Care Plan unlocks Medicare-rebated psychology sessions in Australia. Here's how it works, who is eligible, and how to get one online.
The Morning After Pill in Australia: How It Works, Where to Get It, and What to Expect
The morning after pill in Australia: how emergency contraception works, the 72-hour and 120-hour windows, where to get it, and how to talk to a GP today.
Walk-In Clinic Alternatives in Australia: Online Primary Care Without the Wait
Tired of walk-in clinic queues? Online primary care alternatives in Australia, what they cover, what's bulk billed, and when in-person is still the right call.
Doctor Near Me in Australia: Why Closer Isn't Always Better
Searching 'doctor near me'? Why distance matters less than continuity. How to find a GP who knows you — in person or online. Bulk billed for eligible patients.
Same-Day Online Doctor in Australia: How to See a GP Today
How to see a GP online today in Australia. Same-day online doctor consults, what to expect, what's bulk billed, what can wait. Faster than a clinic visit.
Free Online Doctor in Australia: Who Qualifies, Where to Find One
What 'free online doctor' actually means in Australia, who qualifies via Medicare bulk billing, and how to access free GP care online. No surprise gap.
After-Hours Doctor in Australia: When to Call, What It Costs, What's Bulk Billed
When to call an after-hours doctor in Australia, what it costs, what's bulk billed, and how telehealth fits in. Family-focused care 7 days a week.
Telehealth GP Australia: What It Is and How It Works
What a telehealth GP is, how the consult works, what's covered by Medicare, and what to expect. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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