Painful sex is one of the most common issues we see, and one of the least talked about. Many women put up with it for years before mentioning it to anyone, often because they feel embarrassed or because they have been told it is “just in your head”. It is not. Painful sex almost always […]
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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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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner it’s important to remember boundaries, consent and of course, contraception. While contraception can play an important role in pregnancy prevention, it also helps you feel comfortable, confident and safe in your body. Contraception is essential for maintaining safe sexual practices and there are many different methods from pill
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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Visiting a gynaecologist can be an intimidating experience for many women. Whether it’s the fear of pain, embarrassment, or anxiety over potential diagnoses, these concerns can create a significant barrier to accessing essential healthcare. Recognising these challenges, the friendly team at Northside Gynaecology is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding female health and providing a
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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Remaining educated on sexual health, and staying sexually healthy, is incredibly important no matter your age, gender, or sexual identity. Sexual health goes beyond sex – it incorporates communication, physical and mental health, masturbation, consent, and contraception. By understanding how all of these aspects help with improving your sexual health, you’ll be sure to have
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 5 Australian women of reproductive age. Women impacted by this condition often ask, following diagnosis: Can you cure PCOS? Unfortunately, the answer at this time is “no”; however, while PCOS cannot be cured, it can be managed. This means that the
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