If you are considering a hysterectomy, you may have come across a few different terms used to describe this surgery. A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of uterus. While many women think that hysterectomy includes the removal of ovaries too, leading to menopause, this is...
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis occurs when endometrial cells, which typically line the uterus, grow within the uterine muscle. These cells respond to hormones, growing in response to oestrogen and shrinking with progesterone or during low oestrogen levels post-menopause. This can lead to a bulkier uterus and...
Second opinion consultations in gynaecology If you have been recommended a particular medical or surgical treatment for a gynaecological condition, be it endometriosis, adenomyosis, a fibroid, ovarian cyst or heavy periods, it is normal for many questions to arise. Common questions about the reason for the...
Do you need a referral to see a gynaecologist? How do you get a second opinion? You need a referral from your GP to see a specialist gynaecologist in order to receive a Medicare rebate from the consultation and treatment fee. This is also good practice...
Do you need a laparoscopy to treat endometriosis? The recent media spotlight on endometriosis and release of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis by the Australian Government will hopefully lead to a better understanding of endometriosis, its diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately help improve the quality...
Heavy periods are extremely common, affecting up to 1 in 5 women. They have a significant physical, emotional, social and financial impact on women and their family. There are different treatment options for different causes of heavy periods, and each treatment needs to be tailored...
If you have been recommended a hysterectomy, there is no doubt you will be wondering how your body might feel afterwards.In the immediate post operative period, the pace of recovery greatly depends on the method of surgery, whether it be minimally invasive (laparoscopic/ robotic/ vaginal)...
Wanting to see someone regarding your gynaecological problem? Wondering who to see and how to see them? Here are some common considerations when deciding who to see. What is a gynaecologist? A gynaecologist is a specialist doctor who cares for women and specialises in preventing, diagnosing and...
Endometrial polyps are common findings in women presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding – heavy menstrual bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, and postmenopausal bleeding. Its prevalence is also higher in women with subfertility. Polyps may also be diagnosed incidentally in asymptomatic women, usually through pelvic ultrasound performed for...