When the pill was introduced in Australia in the 1960's it was a game changer for women, but it hasn't changed much since despite growing concerns about the side effects.

So is no-one doing the research? Is there no demand for anything different? Or is there a political reason behind the lack of contraceptive pill innovation?

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Executive Producer: Elle Beattie 

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri 

Thanks to our special guest Health Sociologist and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Women's Health, Gender and Society at the University of Melbourne Louise Keogh

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When the pill was introduced in Australia in the 1960's it was a game changer for women, but it hasn't changed much since despite growing concerns about the side effects.
So is no-one doing the research? Is there no demand for anything different? Or is there a political reason behind the lack of contraceptive pill innovation?
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Elle Beattie&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri&nbsp;
Thanks to our special guest Health Sociologist and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Women's Health, Gender and Society at the University of Melbourne Louise Keogh
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it&rsquo;s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.
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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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