Teaching safe sex is an important awareness campaign to save our youth from the potential tragic side effects hidden diseases. Nearly half of all STI cases in Australia affect people between 15 and 24 years of age, so it’s important to learn about the dangers while we’re still young. Here’s 10 things you need to …
What’s a gynaecologist? A gynaecologist is doctor who specialises in the health of female organs. They treat health issues relating to the female reproductive tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and breasts. A gynaecologist may also attend to urological and gastrointestinal symptoms. At Northside Gynaecology, we’re proud to host a team of all-female specialists …
Sanitary Products: Here’s what you need to know. The average woman has periods for 30-40 years of her life. At one a month, that’s 360-480 periods in a lifetime. And if you use disposable sanitary products to manage your period, that’s 10,000-12,000 products used and thrown away. It’s a lot of hassle over a lifetime, …
Contraceptives can take a variety of forms, including hormonal medication, barrier contraceptives (such as condoms), implants and more. A popular method of temporary contraception among women is the Intrauterine device, or IUD, which may be hormonal or non-hormonal. In Australia, the hormone-releasing IUD available is called Mirena™. Mirena™ is a T-shaped device that is placed …
3 Extra Benefits of Using Mirena™ You May Not Know About Read More »
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 …
Quick PCOS Poll Take the PCOS symptom poll and view results here. About PCOS Quick PCOS Poll Which symptoms do you have?* Painful Periods Heavy Periods Irregular Periods Other Symptoms No Period Check all that apply. Weight Gain Hair Loss / Thinning Acne Excess Hair Difficulty Getting Pregnant Mood Changes Other main symptoms? Are you.. …
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 …
Am I Neurotic or Do I Have a Real Problem? Vulval Disorders Explained Read More »
If you’ve had a recent fibroid diagnosis, you’re not alone. Far from it – it’s estimated that 4 out of 10 Australian women over the age of 40 have fibroids. That number increases with age, with as many as 70% of women developing them in their 50s and beyond. Many women with fibroids aren’t even …
When it comes to diseases affecting women, few are as under-diagnosed and misunderstood as endometriosis. Back in the Middle Ages, severe menstrual cramps were associated with madness and immorality. Women who complained of painful periods were often accused of faking their symptoms in order to avoid work. Sadly, not enough has changed. Women’s reproductive health …
Endometriosis – The Mystery Reproductive Disease Affecting 1 in 10 Women Read More »
