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Adenomyosis vs Endometriosis

Endometriosis, Fertility, For Approval, General Gynaecology, MonaLisa Touch, Pelvic Pain, Vaginal Health, Vulval Conditions, Women's Health

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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Nicole Saxby | Her Wellness Clinic | Northside Gynaecology | Brisbane

Specialised Exercise Physiology and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy with Nicole Saxby

Menopause, PCOS, Pelvic Pain, Perimenopause, Prolapse, Women's Health

Our passionate and experienced Specialist Exercise Physiologist and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Nicole Saxby, provides tailored care for female wellness. With a double degree in clinical exercise physiology and physiotherapy, Nicole has an exceptional and rare combination of expertise, offering comprehensive care that addresses women’s health in an extraordinary way. Learn more about Nicole Saxby and

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Her Wellness Clinic | Northside Gynaecology | Brisbane

My Story – Our Future

Endometriosis, General Gynaecology, Menopause, MonaLisa Touch, PCOS, Pelvic Pain, Perimenopause, Prolapse, Vaginal Health, Vulval Conditions, Women's Health

When seeking health care, all women have different experiences and outcomes. While you may feel that your individual experience is only indicative of your personal journey, you’ll likely find that your story links to that of another woman – truly, we’re all in this together. It’s so important that we share our stories (when comfortable)

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Vulval Disorders - Northside Gynaecology

Am I Neurotic or Do I Have a Real Problem? Vulval Disorders Explained

General Gynaecology, Pelvic Pain, Vulval Conditions, Women's Health

Guess what ladies? That discomfort ‘down there’… it’s more common than you might think. In fact, most women will experience some kind of vulval irritation during their lifetime. But when our most sensitive area starts to itch, burn or hurt, our distress can range beyond the physical. Many women avoid getting medical advice due to

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PELVIC PAIN: When Should I See A Gynaecologist?

Endometriosis, General Gynaecology, Pelvic Pain

Many women brush off pelvic pain as something that’s just ‘part of being a woman’. However, chronic or extreme pelvic pain could be a sign of an underlying medical issue. Pelvic pain affects up to 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 12 men in Australia. It can be associated with a range of conditions

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A Non-Invasive Treatment For Fibroids

Fertility, Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

If you’ve had a recent fibroid diagnosis, you’re not alone. Far from it – it’s estimated that 4 out of 10 Australian women over the age of 40 have fibroids. That number increases with age, with as many as 70% of women developing them in their 50s and beyond. Many women with fibroids aren’t even

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Endometriosis – The Mystery Reproductive Disease Affecting 1 in 10 Women

Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

When it comes to diseases affecting women, few are as under-diagnosed and misunderstood as endometriosis. Back in the Middle Ages, severe menstrual cramps were associated with madness and immorality. Women who complained of painful periods were often accused of faking their symptoms in order to avoid work. Sadly, not enough has changed. Women’s reproductive health

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Endometriosis Info – Correcting The Misinformation

Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

Endometriosis Info – Correcting The Misinformation During the week, CNN posted a story on Lena Dunham whose own battle with endometriosis and its impact on her career shone the media spotlight on her personal plight and the monster that is endometriosis. As part of that story, Dr Scott Sullivan from the University of South

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Do Ovarian Cysts Affect Fertility?

Fertility, PCOS, Pelvic Pain

Many women will develop ovarian cysts in their lifetime… but most won’t even know it. Ovarian cysts are a common by-product of ovarian function, and most cysts are harmless. However, some types of cysts can affect your fertility, which can be alarming for women yet to conceive or actively trying to get pregnant. Here’s what

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Laparoscopic Surgery - Northside Gynaecology

A New Approach to Laparoscopic Surgery

Pelvic Pain, Women's Health

It’s an exciting time to be a women’s health specialist. Surgical techniques are rapidly evolving, offering women safer and less invasive options for treatments that traditionally would require open surgery. One of these minimally invasive options is laparoscopic surgery. In this current era of innovation, it has become the standard technique for many surgical procedures.

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