Menopause Menopause is a condition when a woman has experienced her last menstruation. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45 and 60, and the average age of women in Australia and New Zealand is 51 years. The perimenopausal period is the period of…
Understanding Gestational Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where too much blood glucose is travelling through the bloodstream. The hormone insulin moves glucose or sugar from your blood and into your body’s cells, where it is used for energy. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes…
Are you experiencing reproductive system issues? Do you have intense cramps, heavy bleeding, or other symptoms that have you worried? Even if you are a perfectly healthy woman, it helps to receive regular checkups from a trusted gynaecologist to ensure you receive an exam from…
An obstetrician is a doctor that specialises in pregnancies, childbirth, and a woman’s reproductive system. [[1]] Although many doctors can deliver a baby, women see an obstetrician throughout the pregnancy to take care of themselves and the developing child. An obstetrician also provides follow-up care,…
The eagle has landed! The first batch of thousands of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived safely in Australia yesterday! Next week the first round of vaccinations will be provided to front line health workers and residents in aged care. What a relief! But what does this…