If period pain is stopping you from going to work, school, or doing the things you love, this is not something you should just push through. It could be endometriosis. This guide explains what endometriosis is, how to spot it, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options that a specialist gynaecologist in Brisbane can […]
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Northside Gynaecology was proud to host our annual GP Symposium at a brand new space, ‘The Pavilions’ Function and Conference Space in Albion on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Presentations were made from each of our specialists on the following topics: Dr Caroline Wewengkang – Menopause: Beyond Hot Flushes Dr Ashwini Margale – PCOS: Cutting Through the
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March 2026: Endometriosis Awareness Month! Eliana Ranalli, 17th of March 2026 Women grow up being told period pain is “normal”, “part of being a woman”. This message is engrained into our beliefs from a young age and much like many women’s health concerns, period pain is dismissed and under-studied. March is endometriosis awareness month and
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Northside Gynaecology was proud to host our annual GP Symposium at the Garden Marquee Room, at Victoria Park’s Function Centre on Thursday, 15 May2025. Presentations were made from each of our specialists on the following topics: Dr Keisuke Tanaka – Endometriosis: Why am I in pain? Dr Ashwini Margale – Fertility: Why am I not
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Northside Gynaecology was proud to host our annual GP Symposium at the Garden Marquee Room, at Victoria Park’s Function Centre on Tuesday, 12 March 2024. The program this year included special guest speakers, Dr Phil Lockie and Dr Peta Fairweather, and our Northside Gynaecology team who presented on ‘screening for all gynaecological cancers!’ The event
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With more people becoming aware of, and being diagnosed with, endometriosis, another gynaecological condition has arisen: adenomyosis. These two conditions share similarities in not only their names, but also their symptoms, causing common misdiagnosis. So, let’s dive in and explore the differences between: endometriosis (end-oh-me-tree-oh-sis) and adenomyosis (add-en-oh-my-oh-sis). Difference The main difference between the two
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When seeking health care, all women have different experiences and outcomes. While you may feel that your individual experience is only indicative of your personal journey, you’ll likely find that your story links to that of another woman – truly, we’re all in this together. It’s so important that we share our stories (when comfortable)
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Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in 10 Australian women, yet it’s still misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often left untreated. We answer a few of your questions about endo below, and remind our readers that painful periods are not normal. You need to see your GP if the pain persists; you may have endo, and
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Northside Gynaecology’s 2022 GP Symposium: Gynaecology Through the Ages Northside Gynaecology was proud to host our annual GP Symposium at the Garden Marquee Room, at Victoria Park’s Function Centre. The topic for this year’s symposium was ‘Gynaecology Through the Ages’, and the program included talks by our specialist gynaecologists, Dr Archna Saraswat, Dr Liana
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Endometriosis is a painful disorder where the tissue that lines the uterus starts to grow outside the uterus, affecting the ovaries and other pelvic organs. Common symptoms include heavy periods, painful intercourse, and infertility. One of the biggest problems with endometriosis is that it is difficult to diagnose. In fact, a surgeon needs to perform
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