FAQs

Cervical screening https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/cervical-screening-in-australia Colposcopy https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/a755288043dd1dcfb44df726a3df42b9/Colposcopy.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-a755288043dd1dcfb44df726a3df42b9-n5iRrr6 Contraceptive options https://ranzcog.edu.au/RANZCOG_SITE/media/RANZCOG-MEDIA/Women%27s%20Health/Patient%20information/Contraception.pdf?ext=.pdf Endometrial ablation https://ranzcog.edu.au/RANZCOG_SITE/media/RANZCOG-MEDIA/Women%27s%20Health/Patient%20information/Endometrial-Ablation.pdf?ext=.pdf Endometriosis https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/gynaecology/pi-endometriosis.pdf Heavy periods (heavy menstrual bleeding) https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/heavy-menstrual-bleeding Hysterectomy https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/hysterectomy Hysterectomy (recovery information) Abdominal - https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/recovering-well/abdominal-hysterectomy-for-print.pdf Laparoscopic - https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/recovering-well/laparoscopic-hysterectomy-for-print.pdf Vaginal - https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/recovering-well/vaginal-hysterectomy-for-print.pdf Hysteroscopy https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/hysteroscopy Infertility https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/infertility-in-women Laparoscopy https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/laparoscopy Laparoscopy (recovery information) https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/recovering-well/laparoscopy-for-print.pdf LLETZ procedure http://brochures.mater.org.au/brochures/mater-mothers-hospital/colposcopy-results-what-are-the-next-steps Menopausal symptoms https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/patient-information-resources/menopause Menopausal treatments https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/gynaecology/pi-treatment-symptoms-menopause.pdf Ovarian cysts https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/gynaecology/pi-ovarian-cysts-before-the-menopause.pdf [...]

HRT is an option for women to treat the common symptoms of menopause (e.g. hot flushes, discomfort with intercourse, sleep disturbance and irritability). In menopause your ovaries stop producing oestrogen and these low oestrogen levels are what causes menopausal symptoms. By providing oestrogen replacement, HRT can relieve these symptoms and improve quality of life. But [...]

In Australia the average age of menopause is around 50-51. But this varies greatly and you are most likely to undergo menopause at a similar age to your family members (e.g. mother or sister).

In Australia, a CST is recommended every 5 years until the age of 70-74. This changed in the last few years after the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. If you have an abnormal CST then you may require a colposcopy and/ or more frequent testing.

Prolapse can present with a variety of symptoms but often women complain of feeling a pressure or lump in the vagina. It may interfere with intercourse or their ability to urinate or defecate. It is important to realise that prolapse is common, especially after having children, and is best managed if detected in the early [...]

Sometimes yes, but not always. Endometriosis can be suspected clinically (based on symptoms) or diagnosed surgically (by observation and histology). Whilst medical (e.g. the combined pill, or Goserelin) and surgical treatments exist, endometriosis can grow back under the influence of oestrogen. Suppressive treatment (e.g. the pill and other progesterone medications) are effective and essential in [...]

No, whether or not you are menstruating does not affect any gynaecological assessment. Depending on your situation, certain ultrasound scans and blood tests may be performed at specific times in your cycle. But this will be guided by your doctor as Coastal O&G. If you would ever like to rebook an appointment, please just contact [...]

If indicated, we can perform a gynaecological ultrasound for you as part of your assessment. This saves you the back-and-forth hassle of having to get an ultrasound elsewhere. Gynaecology ultrasounds are often transvaginal scans as this provides the best images to assess your cervix, uterus and ovaries.

Day surgeries and minor procedures are performed next door at the Sunshine Coast Day Surgery. Surgeries requiring an overnight or multiple night stay are performed at the Buderim Private Hospital just 10 minutes from our clinic. For more information see their website.