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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Women’s bodies are a source of awe-inspiring complexity, strength, and beauty. Throughout history, women have often been surrounded by a culture of silence and a lack of knowledge regarding their own bodies. From societal taboos to limited access to comprehensive education and healthcare, many women have been left in the dark about their bodies’ intricate
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18 months into the biggest pandemic of our lifetime, and our health is still at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Getting vaccinated is important to bring the health system under control, and taking charge of our mental health is proving to be the next major obstacle. But it is not just our mental health that
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1. What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase before the onset of menopause. The body starts to change (normally in your forties), and the reproductive organs signal the end of their fertile life cycle. 2. What are the symptoms of perimenopause? * Hot Flashes and night sweats * Mood changes * Vaginal Dryness *
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Northside Gynaecology celebrated its 5th birthday on Friday, 18th October 2019. We had a great night reminiscing over the past 5 years and anticipating what the future holds. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who has walked through the NSG doors, both patients and staff. The future is
Whether it’s a tiny leak when you cough, a bladder that never seems to be empty, or regular get-to-the-bathroom-right-now emergencies, urinary incontinence is actually more common than you might think. Although it’s believed to affect up to 37% of Australian adult women, most women aren’t comfortable openly talking about urinary incontinence. Embarrassment often prevents women
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If you’re one of the 18,087 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer this year in Australia, the fight against your cancer may be part of a longer fight for your overall health. The potent tools that are often used to fight cancer, such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy, can have long lasting
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Quick PCOS Poll Take the PCOS symptom poll and view results here. About PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is recognized as one of the most common endocrine/metabolic disorders of females which is a hormonal condition that affects about 10% womenof reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome (“PCOS”) is a condition that can cause a range of
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Guess what ladies? That discomfort ‘down there’… it’s more common than you might think. In fact, most women will experience some kind of vulval irritation during their lifetime. But when our most sensitive area starts to itch, burn or hurt, our distress can range beyond the physical. Many women avoid getting medical advice due to
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Many women brush off pelvic pain as something that’s just ‘part of being a woman’. However, chronic or extreme pelvic pain could be a sign of an underlying medical issue. Pelvic pain affects up to 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 12 men in Australia. It can be associated with a range of conditions
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