ResearchThe Sydney Centre for Reproductive Health ResearchResearch Division of Family Planning NSW. The Research Division of Family Planning NSW was established to ensure that information provided by Family Planning NSW is based on proven facts established through carefully developed research projects. The Sydney Centre for Reproductive Health Research, Research Division of Family Planning NSW commenced its first project in May 1990. Since then it has participated in a considerable number of research trials including the development of new contraceptive methods such as patches, implants and vaginal rings as well as new pill formulations. It has also made contributions to the management of female sexual disorders during the menopause and gynaecological problems such as excessive menstrual bleeding. The centre has a reputation internationally for its commitment to a high standard of research into reproductive and sexual health. It has collaborated on many international multi centre trials with reputable non profit organisations such as The World Health Organisation and The Population Council in New York. It was (in collaboration with three other universities in Australia) recently awarded a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health in USA, to study problem bleeding in women who use the contraceptive implant Implanon. This grant was the only one awarded to an organisation outside of the USA. The centre conducts clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies as well as collaborating on research projects with other universities and scientific institutions. The Director of Research Dr Edith Weisberg, was recently made a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to women's health. The Honorary Director is Professor Ian Fraser AO, Professor in Reproductive Medicine at the University of Sydney. In order to complete these important projects the centre requires volunteers. Volunteers are well looked after and receive expert medical care.
The Research Division is based at the Head Office of Family Planning NSW in Ashfield, NSW 328 -336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield 2131.
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