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Cervical screening: What you need to know

As a woman, you will have undergone a cervical screening test a number of times in your adult life. It is an essential part of women’s healthcare and helps to pick up on any abnormal cells and treat them before they become a matter of concern. An example of this

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Robotic surgery for endometriosis: Dr Kothari learns from the best

Doctors never stop learning. With new developments and techniques occurring every day, it’s never a dull moment. Recently, Dr Kothari had the opportunity to gain further training from renowned gynaecological surgeon Dr Devin Garza (MD, FACOG). Dr Devin Garza is a gynaecological surgeon from Texas, USA. He has an interest and extensive experience

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endometriosis

Endometriosis: signs and symptoms

Affecting one in nine women across Australia, endometriosis is a crippling women’s health condition. With so many women asking – how do I know if I have endometriosis? In this article, we help answer this question by providing you with the signs and symptoms of endometriosis you need to look

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Early warning signs of Ovarian Cancer

This Teal Ribbon Day, we want to raise awareness around the early signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. Often known as the silent killer due to the symptoms of ovarian cancer being much the same as those caused by less serious medical conditions. It’s also important to note that early-stage

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Cervical cancer: the importance of screening

January is Cervical Awareness Month, and here at Wollongong Obstetrics and Gynaecology, we encourage you to join us in this cause to raise awareness and take steps to help prevent cervical cancer. According to the World Health Organisation, “Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women.” However, according

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A Recap of the best articles in 2021

As we fast approach the Christmas break and look forward to the new year and the opportunities it will bring, we take time to reflect on the good moments of 2021. Over this past year, we have enjoyed bringing you informative articles. As we look to answering more of your

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Pregnancy: getting through the two-week wait

Whether you’ve been trying to conceive naturally or have been undergoing IVF/fertility treatment, the anticipation to see the two pink lines of a positive pregnancy test can be overwhelming. Throw in the two-week wait, it can feel like an eternity. Most women, especially those who have undergone fertility treatment, will

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Endometriosis: a guide to treatment and management

  Endometriosis is a women’s health condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and eventually sheds into the abdominal cavity causing chronic pain, abnormal periods, and possible infertility. It is a common health concern diagnosed during their reproductive years, with 1 in 10 women suffering. While there is currently

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PCOS: all you need to know

September is PCOS awareness month. Across the globe, many individuals, support groups, and organisations participate in various activities to raise awareness about this common women’s health concern. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a hormonal condition that affects 1 in 10 women during their childbearing years. However, approximately

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