As GP’s, we frequently speak with women who are navigating the challenging yet inevitable life stage of menopause. Whether you’re nearing the end of your reproductive years or experiencing the early stages of perimenopause, understanding what’s happening to your body can help you better manage your symptoms and feel more in control. In this […]
We all know someone that has been affected by Breast and Gynaecological cancers. In Australia approximately 20,000 women will be diagnosed this year – that’s over 50 women every day! Although breast cancer is very common, with modern medical advances, those diagnosed today have a 90% chance of surviving greater than 5 years. Gynaecological […]
I am writing this article during March, which is Endometriosis awareness month. It has been a positive campaign, with Bindi Irwin and others coming together to talk about their symptoms and often,sadly, how long it took them to get a diagnosis. Studies have shown it can take 7 ½ years to get a diagnosis, […]
Are you thinking of starting a family or perhaps you are ready to try again? Pregnancies are not always planned but when it comes to healthier outcomes it is best to think ahead. There are a lot of things to consider before trying to get pregnant so it’s a good idea to book an […]
Often breastfeeding Mums neglect their own nutrition through lack of ‘time’ to care for themselves whilst looking after their newborn and other family members. This is often to the detriment of their own health and a few simple principles can improve their health and their chances of continuing to breastfeed successfully and healthily for […]
The Three Stages of that ”Stage of Life” The word Menopause is actually defined as “the final menstrual period”. In Australia, the average age of natural menopause is 50 years. The Peri-menopause is the time leading up to this. In real life, of course, you cannot know at the time as to which period is […]
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