February 1: Male Fertility and Contraception

FIRST HOUR -  Male Fertility and Contraception

We hear a lot about fertility issues in women but what can be done for men. On the other end of the spectrum women have a range of hormonal contraceptive options where are we at with male contraceptive agents. Tonight we announce that we are one step closer with a new drug trial about to happen in Melbourne and recruiting  for participants

PROF ROB MCLACHLAN - Specialist Andrologist at Monash IVF and  Leading Reseacher into Male Contraceptive Agent at Prince Henry's Instititute He is a past president of the Fertility Society of Australia and a director of Andrology Australia.

More info on Research trial into Male Contrtraceptive :

www.princehenrys.org/news/research_trials.htm

phone 03 9594 3554 or 03 9594 3087

SECOND HOUR - DEALING WITH EXTREME HEAT

Its been record hot weather and its taken its toll on us all but what atre the important health messages to remember ?

DR JOHN CARNIE - CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR VICTORIA

GREG SASELLA - CEO AMBULANCE VICTORIA

for more info -

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au