Gynaecology
General gynaecological care, including conditions of the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and pelvic floor.
All Gynaecology articles
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Gynaecology · 2 min
What do we need know about ovarian cancer?
Overview of ovarian cancer covering symptoms, risk factors, screening limitations, diagnosis and treatment options including surgery and chemotherapy.
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Endometriosis · 3 min
Why you should care about endometriosis
Discusses endometriosis prevalence, diagnostic delays, economic burden in Australia, and its impact on fertility, urging earlier specialist assessment.
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Gynaecology · 2 min
what is tubal flushing and does it HURT?
Explains why fallopian tubes become blocked and how tubal flushing (HyCoSy or at laparoscopy) can improve natural fertility for a few months afterwards.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 3 min
PRP and the thin endometrium
Explains how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) infusion may help thicken a thin endometrium and improve implantation and pregnancy rates in IVF.
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Gynaecology · 3 min
Urinary Incontinence
Reviews the prevalence, risk factors, classification and evaluation of urinary incontinence in women, including stress, urge, overflow and mixed types.
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Menstrual Health · 3 min
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Dr Tzippora Ben-Harim explains what counts as a normal versus heavy period, common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding, and how it is investigated and managed.
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Podcast · Knocked Up
Knocked Up Podcast: Choosing Your Doctor
Dr Raelia Lew discusses fertility specialist qualifications (FRANZCOG, CREI), continuity of care, and how to choose or change your fertility doctor.
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Endometriosis · 2 min
What is endometriosis?
Overview of endometriosis forms, causes, diagnosis via laparoscopy, and treatment options including IVF and hormonal suppression before treatment.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 3 min
Link between depression and the contraceptive pill?
Critically examines a Danish cohort study linking the contraceptive pill to depression, explaining study design limitations and biases behind the reported association.
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