Gynaecological SERVICES
OVERVIEW
Contraception/Family planning
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy and is often referred to as “birth control”. There are many different options available depending on your personal preferences and medical history.
Well-women visits
Well-women visits and proactive check-ups with your gynaecologist are designed to prevent health issues before they develop. This is an important strategy for women of all ages to stay healthy, identify health issues early, and avert future problems.
Gynaecological ultrasound
A gynaecological ultrasound, utilising high-powered soundwaves, generates precise images of the female reproductive tract. This can be performed vaginally and/or abdominally. Ultrasound scans are instrumental in the early diagnosis and investigation of many gynaecological problems, paving the way for effective treatment.
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), often referred to as heavy or irregular periods, is vaginal bleeding from the uterus that is abnormally frequent, prolonged over a long period, heavier than normal, or irregular. An effective evaluation and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding is important for a woman’s overall well-being.
Painful menstruation
Painful menstruation is called dysmenorrhoea and occurs in the lower abdomen before or during menstrual periods. This can range from mild to severe. Pain which affects usual daily activities is abnormal and should be investigated for the underlying cause and treated.
Chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain can be a debilitating, chronic, persistent pain within the pelvis in women lasting for 6 months or longer. It can be due to multiple underlying conditions and requires a professional gynaecological assessment to determine the cause of the pain.
Menopause
Menopause describes the stage of a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop permanently. Menopause is not a disease or disorder — it is a normal part of ageing for women. Perimenopausal care plays an important role in the promotion of healthy ageing and quality of life.
Postnatal Care
Postnatal care refers to holistic medical care provided to the mother and her newborn baby after delivery. It encompasses routine clinical examinations, breastfeeding, dietary advice, and emotional support and guidance.
Professional advice, support, and routine medical examinations are important to ensuring the well-being of mothers and their babies.
Urinary complaints/incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control that's typically seen in older adults and women who have given birth or undergone menopause. Pain when urinating, being unable to pass urine, and recurrent urinary tract infections are also common urinary complaints amongst women.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or several pelvic organs drop from their position. This creates an abnormal bulge in the vagina, which is referred to as a prolapse. The muscles and connective tissues of the pelvic floor typically secure the pelvic organs in place. The vagina, bladder, uterus, urethra and rectum are the different types of pelvic organs which may prolapse.
Initial infertility investigations
This would involve the basic work-up and tests done for a couple wanting to conceive prior to referral to a reproductive medicine specialist if further treatment for infertility is required.
Gynaecological cancer screening
Gynaecological cancer screening involves regular examinations and tests to identify any abnormal/pre-cancerous changes in the reproductive organs. This aims to identify gynaecological cancers in the early stages and includes tests such as a pap smear or Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test.
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