Women's Health

In the tapestry of life, women play a multitude of roles, each demanding strength, resilience, and care. Your health deserves undivided attention to ensure you thrive in these roles. Our Women's Health Service is specifically tailored to address the unique physiological, emotional, and hormonal challenges you face throughout your lifetime.

Understanding Women's Health

Women's health is a specialised field focusing on conditions and diseases primarily affecting females. It encompasses a range of concerns, from reproductive health, hormonal imbalances, and breast health to osteoporosis and heart health. Given women's distinctive health challenges, from menstruation to menopause and beyond, this specialisation is pivotal.

Women's Health Consultations

Our women's health consultations are designed to offer a supportive space where women can voice their health concerns candidly. Included are:

• Reproductive Health: Addressing issues from menstrual cycles to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and guidance on menopause.
• Breast Health: Regular examinations, insights on self-checks, and mammogram referrals.
• Bone Health: Assessments for osteoporosis and advice on maintaining bone health.
• Emotional and Mental Wellbeing: Catering to emotional fluctuations, depression, anxiety, and other mental health aspects prevalent at various life stages.
• Nutrition and Lifestyle: Providing customised diet, fitness, and lifestyle recommendations to augment a woman's holistic well-being.

Well-Woman Screenings & Pap Smears

Well-Woman Screenings: These preventive exams are a proactive approach to a woman's health. They provide an opportunity to detect potential health issues even before they manifest as significant concerns. Regular screenings can detect breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density issues early, dramatically improving outcomes.

Pap Smears: A vital part of the well-woman screening, the pap smear is a diagnostic procedure that checks for cervical cancer in women. Pap smears save countless lives by detecting cellular changes in the cervix before they develop into cancer. For most women, it is recommended to commence pap smears from age 21 and continue at regular intervals.

Family Planning: Crafting Your Journey

Family planning is more than a medical service; it empowers you to make informed choices about your reproductive journey. From understanding fertility cycles and choosing contraceptive methods to planning pregnancies and navigating reproductive health challenges, family planning is a comprehensive guide.

Our approach to family planning is collaborative and personalised. During consultations:

• The doctor will comprehensively evaluate your health, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
• Detailed discussions about various contraceptive methods will be held, from birth control pills and patches to intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants.
• For those seeking medicinal contraceptives, the doctor will consider factors like age, medical history, potential side effects, and lifestyle before prescribing the most suitable method.
• Regular follow-ups ensure the chosen method's effectiveness and any necessary adjustments or changes.

Whether you're stepping into adolescence, considering starting a family or gracefully navigating the waves of menopause, we are here to ensure you do so with optimal health and vitality. Schedule a consultation today, and prioritise the essence of your wellbeing.