1800 My Options is a new helpline for Victorian women seeking timely and trusted information on sexual and reproductive health issues. The helpline will provide Victorians with sexual and reproductive health information, and direct them to clinical services such as contraception, pharmacy services, counselling support, termination providers and a range of other services.
The phone line is free and confidential, with highly-trained, experienced and sensitive staff who have extensive knowledge in sexual and reproductive health issues.
In addition to the new phone line, there is also new women’s reproductive health information on the Better Health Channel. It provides comprehensive, evidence-based information about women’s sexual and reproductive health.
To access 1800 My Options call 1800 696 784 and for more health information visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
TESTme (NDCH suggested service) Free service which tests for Chlamydia and is available for all rural Victorians aged 25 and under including men who have sex with men and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. TESTme offers telephone consultations with a nurse for STI testing and contraceptive advice.
TESTme kits are posted to you; include clear instructions and your testing contents. Three different testing options including female, male, and males who have sex with males kits.
Easy, simple, FREE and confidential.
Have more questions?? See FAQ’s on http://testme.org.au/About.html#FAQ
Let Them Know Can anonymously tell your partner(s) that they should be checked via email/SMS.
What’s Going on Down There? Most women at some stage in their lives experience a vaginal infection…and wonder ‘What’s Going On Down There?’. Vaginal conditions are very common, and while most are not serious, they can make women feel embarrassed and concerned.
The two most common conditions are bacterial vaginosis and thrush. Most women have heard about thrush but few know about bacterial vaginosis.
Check Your Risk Designed to help you determine your risk of STI’s and course of action for you and your doctor (if in consultation).
iSpySTI is a website produced by analysing thousands of clinical case presentations from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre to provide an easy to use, sexual health symptom checker for people who may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Jean Hailes is a leader in women’s health. We believe in physical and emotional health and wellbeing for all women in Australia throughout their lives.
Health Map Take charge of your health if you have HIV. Assists with long-term life planning, directs to other websites based on expert advice.
Family Planning Victoria Supporting people to make decisions about their reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing.
Major themes include sexual diversity, talking about sex, people with disability, pregnancy fact sheets, Sex and the Law, Abortion, Contraception, STI’s and BBV facts and FPV Clinics.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) directory provides links to other websites throughout Victoria and Australia. We most commonly link to government, educational and other sexual health services and sexual health-related websites. Information is provided to help people understand and manage their sexual health by accessing the most appropriate services. It does not replace care provided by medical practitioners and other qualified health professionals. Melbourne Sexual Health Centre aims to provide objective health information and services that do not promote a particular product or service or promote a particular service over another service.
If you want health and medical advice, please:
- See your doctor
- Ring Nurse-On-Call Tel. 1300 60 60 24 for expert health advice from a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ring Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Results and Information line
(03) 93416200
