Without seeing a private obgyn, you’ll likely: Wait 3-6 months to see a specialist. Need to see a different obstetrician-gynaecologist every time you visit a hospital. Be restricted to receiving specialist care only during business hours and a doctor’s overflowing timetable. And probably struggle to find a female gynaecologist near you. What any woman needs …
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you’re pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended by both the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. A Large number of pregnant women across the world have now received COVID-19 vaccination. There …
Menopause is a condition when a woman has experienced her last menstruation. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 60, and the average age of women in Australia and New Zealand is 51 years. The perimenopausal period is the period of one year before and after the last menstruation. Almost all …
An obstetrician is a doctor that specialises in pregnancies, childbirth, and a woman’s reproductive system. [[1]] Although many doctors can deliver a baby, women see an obstetrician throughout the pregnancy to take care of themselves and the developing child. An obstetrician also provides follow-up care, including the annual Pap tests necessary to track a woman’s …
Are you experiencing reproductive system issues? Do you have intense cramps, heavy bleeding, or other symptoms that have you worried? Even if you are a perfectly healthy woman, it helps to receive regular checkups from a trusted gynaecologist to ensure you receive an exam from an experienced professional. Since you’ll be discussing intimate concerns during …
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Understanding Gestational Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where too much blood glucose is travelling through the bloodstream. The hormone insulin moves glucose or sugar from your blood and into your body’s cells, where it is used for energy. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs in pregnancy and affects 12-15% of all …
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The eagle has landed! The first batch of thousands of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived safely in Australia yesterday! Next week the first round of vaccinations will be provided to front line health workers and residents in aged care. What a relief! But what does this mean for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a …
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Are you currently taking Microgynon 50? As of January 2021, Doctors in Australia have been advised not to prescribe Microgynon 50 any longer. This is due to the larger dose of synthetic Estrogen in this particular contraceptive pill which puts women at a higher risk of blood clots. However, if you are taking Microgynon 50 …
March is Endometriosis Awareness month! Endometriosis occurs when some of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb), called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis is a progressive, chronic condition often causing pelvic pain. Symptoms may vary from woman to woman but can include painful periods, pain during sex, irregular bleeding, …