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 …
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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We start with the obvious question… 1. What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause. It happens when your body starts to produce less oestrogen, which signals that your reproductive years are ending. It usually starts in your forties and lasts until menopause sets in. 2. What are the symptoms of perimenopause? Hot …
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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, …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
