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 […]
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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What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause? Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), formerly known as vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, refers to a group of symptoms and physical changes in the genitourinary tract (including the vulva, vagina, and lower urinary tract) that result from a decline in oestrogen levels, which often occurs during menopause. Symptoms can
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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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In Australia, there are over 4.5 million women over 50 years of age – the approximate age for menopause onset. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) refers to the various symptoms and changes that occur in the vagina, vulva and urinary tract during and after menopause due to decreased estrogen levels. Research shows that 50% to
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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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