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Women's Health & Research Institute of Australia

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 722 206

Address: Level 12, 97-99 Bathurst St 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.whria.com.au

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25.01.2022 Great to see some quality information about this important topic #periods #periodpain #PMS #PMDD https://theconversation.com/from-energy-levels-to-metabolis

25.01.2022 To stop the spread of COVID-19, we all need to play our part. Help protect those who need it most.

25.01.2022 Globally, trans people are confronted by discrimination and violence, and young trans people experience depression at four times the rate of their peers. You can make a change with 3 simple https://theconversation.com/supporting-trans-people-3-simpl

23.01.2022 WHRIA was the first clinic to offer this service with our gynaecologists in Sydney in 2014. The #monalisatouch Laser is a #fractionalCO2laser that stimulates tissue regeneration without the need for daily creams or hormones. See our website for more info and speak to your GP if it is suitable for you https://www.whria.com.au/our-services/laser/ Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. https://youtu.be/yP5wpoiieuU

23.01.2022 Older women have been the fastest-growing group of homeless people in recent years. New research shows about 240,000 women aged 55 or older and another 165,000 women aged 45-54 are at risk. Read the full article here #olderwomen #womenshealth https://theconversation.com/400-000-women-over-45-are-at-ri

22.01.2022 Alex Henderson writes from the University of Canberra for The Conversation: Queer representation in fiction can provide education, validation and affirmation to young people and help normalise queerness for teenagers exploring their identities, but also for readers of all ages and orientations who want to experience different perspectives or learn to be better allies. But these hopeful queer stories are also important precisely because they are fun. ... https://theconversation.com/queer-young-adult-fiction-isnt-

22.01.2022 To follow on from #WomensHealthWeek2020 last week and Prof John Edens informative talk last week, we would like to share this quick survey about Australian womens experience with menopause. Bliss for Women founder, sexologist and womens health advocate Jodie West is helping provide information, devices and products to improve your sexual wellness and help restore your sex life after pain, menopause, mesh or other pelvic symptoms. #menopauserelief #pelvicpain #painfulsex #endo #mesh #pmdd

21.01.2022 7.30pm Thu 10th Sept, join us for Prof John Edens talk for #IGAD #WomensHealthWeek Menopause & Breast Cancer. See the pinned post for details!

21.01.2022 Many young women experience menstrual symptoms. Almost three quarters report regular period pain, around half report fatigue, and more than one third report emotional changes such as mood swings. Studies show these menstrual symptoms can cause women to miss work or school and some previous studies in teenagers show it may potentially impact academic performance. Dr Yasmin Tan is an adolescent gynaecolgist at WHRIA's Bathurst St, Sydney rooms, see your GP for a referral. ##periodpains #pelvicpain #cramps #moody https://theconversation.com/3-out-of-10-girls-skip-class-be

21.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women "Because violence against women is an epidemic and a silent killer. 1 in 3 women above 15 has or will experience violence in her lifetime. In Australia, one woman a week is killed by her former or current partner. A third of homicides is family or domestic violence related. People need to be aware of how bad it is. -Frederique #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #womensrights #womensrightsarehumanrights https://action.amnesty.org.au/servejustice

20.01.2022 With COVID-19, weve seen a shift towards interpreting services being delivered remotely. These remote services are important for vulnerable groups during the pandemic. They should also pave the way for improved care for people with limited English in the future. Read the full article below #healthcare #womenshealth #olderwomen ... https://theconversation.com/remote-interpreting-services-ar

20.01.2022 This is a really great article on #endo The WHRIA team specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of endo including specialist ultrasound for deep infiltrating endo, pelvic floor physiotherapy, osteopathy, pain education to reduce pain using non-invasive methods such as hypnotherapy, as well as traditional pain management with our dual-qualified pain physician/gynaecologists EndoActive Australia & NZ ENDometriosis Endometriosis UK Steps to take if you think you have endometri...osis: 1. Know the many and varied symptoms of endometriosis. Period pain that cannot be relieved by over-the-counter anti-inflammatories such as naprogesic is not normal. Nor is painful sex 2. Document your menstrual cycle and symptoms several apps are available, but a diary also works 3. Ask your GP for a referral to a specialist endometriosis gynaecologist 4. If a pelvic ultrasound is needed, ensure it is done by a sonographer who specialises in detecting deep infiltrating endometriosis 5. If your concerns are not addressed, seek a second (or third) opinion. https://theconversation.com/1-in-10-women-are-affected-by-e

20.01.2022 Fantastic to see Pelvic Pain Awareness Month with this great article from Noigroup. Help is available at WHRIA for all types of #pelvicpain and we offer telehealth to get you started on the path to recovery #endopain #pelvicfloordysfunction #pudendalneuralgia #pelvicnervepain #pelvicmeshpain #postsurgicalpain

19.01.2022 Join Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist Prof. John Eden as he discusses menopause treatments and their relationship to breast cancer. The talk will be followed by a live Q&A with John

19.01.2022 We hope you are all having a lovely holiday season. WHRIA will reopen on Monday 4th January. Happy New Year!!

19.01.2022 NSW Health has announced the use of masks for health professionals who provide care in close contact (<1.5m) in hospital and community settings. If you are attending a practice, including WHRIA please wear your mask to your appointment. Watch the quick video on how to wear a surgical mask correctly from the WHO. Fabric masks are ideal for people to wear in public and help reduce the overuse of surgical masks. Victorias Swinburne University of Technology dean of Health Science Bruce Thompson says that the same rules as for undies should apply - have many and/or wash often. Carry a resealable plastic bag with you if your mask is not dirty or wet and you plan to reuse it. https://youtu.be/adB8RW4I3o4

18.01.2022 We would really like to hear from women who are living with persistent health conditions/diagnoses including all forms of persistent pelvic pain. The survey is open to Australian and international respondents and is completed online. Participants responses are not identifiable at an individual level and the research has full Social Sciences Human Research ethics approval. Contact University of Tasmania Dr Leesa Van Niekerk, PhD (Clin.Psych), MAPS CClin for more information. #pelvicpain #womenshealth #healthywomen The survey can be found at http://tiny.cc/healthcompassion

18.01.2022 Now more people each year are being diagnosed with a chronic illness, needing long-term specialist management. You will need a referral from your GP for our specialist doctors if you would like to claim the Medicare rebate. Our allied health practitioners do not need a referral, unless you are using the Chronic Disease Management Plan. This provides 5 treatments per year for osteo or physio with some Medicare rebate. The Mental Health Care Plan now provides 10 + 10 for psychology with some Medicare rebate. #osteopathy #physiotherapy #psychology #womenshealth #womenshealthphysio https://theconversation.com/specialist-referral-rules-haven

17.01.2022 We are open at WHRIA if you need help for all things related to your womb #Wombstories #womenshealth #painfulsex #psychology #endo #endometriosis #pelvicpain #infertility #asherman

17.01.2022 "My quality of life goes up significantly when I can have a session every fortnight, then it goes right down again when I can’t." Sobering stats about where we live and how this affects our mental health. Tanya Wollstein, our psychologist at WHRIA is available for video or phone appointments if you live remotely and are struggling https://www.abc.net.au//covid-mental-health-syst/12512378

16.01.2022 Heavy periods are a troublesome problem affecting around 20% of women. They can be disruptive to your lifestyle and cause a significant amount of #pain. There are solutions! Our gynaecologists at WHRIA can help you find the solution and regain your energy and health. #periodpains #heavybleeding #dysmenorrhea https://www.whria.com.au/for-pat/gynaecology/heavy-periods/

16.01.2022 If you need a friendly phone call, Red Cross volunteers are here to help. Stay connected during COVID #covid19 #socialconnection #lonley #isolated https://www.redcross.org.au//community-servi/covid-connect

15.01.2022 If you have not discovered this podcast yet, it is time to start! Sex, babies, periods and more, learn all about the amazing world of the vagina and how much it does. Not to be confused with the vulva! We are talking about the vagina (the tunnel) in this episode. If you need yours checked, WHRIA is here to help with specialist gynaecologists. #vagina #Gynaecology https://www.abc.net.au//the-secret-lives-of-vagin/12325588

15.01.2022 OB GYN Dr Nicole Stamatopoulos explains the different odours that vaginas can have. WHRIA gynaes can see you if you need a check up #selfcleaning #vagina #vulva Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/vagina-smells-like-garlic/

15.01.2022 Dont forget to join us for our premier presentation this Thursday evening 7.30pm for #WomensHealthWeek and #IGAD International Gynae Awareness Day #igad2020. See pinned post for full details https://vimeo.com/454585840

15.01.2022 September is a pain awareness month. We have a specialty Pelvic Pain Clinic at WHRIA if you need help with pain.

14.01.2022 Australia has a temporary shortage of hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. WHRIAs Prof John Eden explains how you can discuss options with your GP to utilise the available medication. Read it on our website here: https://www.whria.com.au/oestrogen-shortage/

13.01.2022 Happy Womens Health Week! This week we will feature some of the fantastic services we have at WHRIA to help you feel great. Today learn about your BLADDER & BOWEL Pain, pressure or bulging, #leakage, constipation, and rushing to the toilet can make life quite unpleasant. We provide a range of options for the diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of conditions affecting the bladder and bowel. Our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Sherin Jarvis and Donna Namdaran Reynolds can help you manage conditions such as #BladderPainSyndrome, #Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome #IBS, #Prolapse, #Constipation & #Straining. No referral required, see our website or call us to book in. https://www.whria.com.au/for-patients/bladder-bowel/

13.01.2022 An 18th century botanist named a genus of flower Clitoria after the human clitoris, and some scientists have named species after celebrities, or their loved ones. This is good fun read https://theconversation.com/from-superheroes-to-the-clitori

13.01.2022 Research helps inform policy for improving the health of men and women, both physical and mental health https://theconversation.com/inside-the-man-box-how-rigid-id

13.01.2022 Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis a step toward better pain management. Great news for people with pain. Painaustralia welcome the announcement by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to down-schedule cannabidiol (CBD) and enable the availability of low-dose CBD over-the-counter (OTC) in pharmacies. #cbdoil #cbdbenefits #pelvicpain #periodpain #pudendalneuralgia https://www.painaustralia.org.au/media-releases

12.01.2022 We have had positive feedback from women with pelvic pain who have used this online exercise. The Ageing Backwards series is an ideal starting point if you have pelvic pain or a just starting out with home exercise. This series focuses on lovely lengthening movements that target the fascia (connective tissue), strong but not bulky tone and a sliding and gliding of your nervous system all at the same time. There is a cost of approx AUD20 per month #fascia #pelvicpain #pudendalnervepain

12.01.2022 Today for #WomensHealthWeek we showcase the services at WHRIA for Pelvic Pain. With 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men suffering, you are not alone. At WHRIA we have a specialised pelvic pain team to listen to your story and help unravel the complex puzzle of pelvic pain. We will do our very best to identify the cause of your pain and develop a management plan with you for your recovery, including strategies for self-management. See our website for more info #endo #pelvicpain #pudendalneuralgia #pelviccongestion #meshpain #periodpain #pelvicgirdlepain #SIJpain #vaginismus #painfulsex #PGAD #vulvodynia https://www.whria.com.au/for-patients/pelvic-pain/

11.01.2022 We can highly recommend Breathworks mindfulness programs. If you are up at 3am AEST join Vidyamala live for some really relaxing meditation. Her book is a fantastic 8 week guide to using mindfulness in your everyday life to help reduce the effects of stress on our health, both physically and mentally and has helped many people manage their #pelvicpain #anxiety #stress #WomensHealthWeek2020 https://www.booktopia.com.au/mindfulne//9780749959241.html

09.01.2022 Please give to help mothers and babies like this little cutie in Cebu, Philippines on Dec 1st for #givingtuesday2020

09.01.2022 If you or someone you know is having trouble falling pregnant after a miscarriage, D&C or other uterine procedure, it might be Asherman's Syndrome. WHRIA's Prof Vancaillie has been treating women with this condition for over 20 years’ experience. We’ve seen excellent results, with most women seeing a return to normal menstrual flow, and over 87% of women able to conceive again*. After the video, head to our website to see some pics of the gorgeous kids Prof V has helped into ...the world https://www.whria.com.au/for-/fertility/ashermans-syndrome/ #ashermansyndrome #infertility #miscarriageawareness Asherman's Syndrome Awareness and Support International Asherman's Association (IAA) Asherman's Australia Asherman's Syndrome Awareness *Vancaillie, T., Chan, K., Liu, J., Deans, R., & Howard, E. (2020). Asherman syndrome: Audit of a singleoperator cohort of 423 cases. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnYpj4sOb9A&feature=youtu.be See more

08.01.2022 Please give to help these young women and babies in the Philippines

08.01.2022 This week is #scienceweek with lots of events available online via Sydney Uni

08.01.2022 Join Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist Prof. John Eden for a talk discussing safe treatments for menopause and their relationship to breast cancer. The presentation will be followed by a live Q & A with John.

07.01.2022 Next month hosts International Gynaecological Awareness day on September 10th. This free app educates about our bodies and helps us learn what works for us, all based on science too! Recommended by sex therapists and psychologists #internationalgynaeday #pelvicpain #painfulsex #sexeducation https://weareferly.com/

07.01.2022 Here are some great tips to warm up, stay active and help the environment! #exerciseathome #activewomen https://theconversation.com/after-the-vicious-cold-snap-her

07.01.2022 None of us will see gender parity in our lifetimes, and nor likely will many of our children. Here's how we can help close the gap #genderequality #womenshealth #healthygirls

06.01.2022 Now recruiting for painful intercourse Australia-wide! The study aim is to assess the effectiveness and safety of the application of a topical treatment combining two commonly used medicines used for painful intercourse with penetration. Participants need to be: *Women over 18 years of age *Sexually active (partner or self)... *Pain with penetrative sexual intercourse at the vaginal opening for three months or more *Not currently using oral or topical amitriptyline or oestriol For full details contact Liz Howard via [email protected] or message your email via private message for more info #painfulsex #intimacy #painfultampon #topicalmedications #vulvodynia #pudendalneuralgia See more

06.01.2022 7.30pm tonight via our Facebook page, with a live Q&A after the presentation with Prof John Eden

06.01.2022 HORMONES! Today for #WomensHealthWeek Your hormones are like secret little molecular messengers, which can affect many parts of your body and mind. They are secreted by glands in your endocrine system a complex interconnected web, affected by many other aspects of your health, including diet, physical exercise and body weight. Even your mood and the amount of stress in your life can have an impact. All these factors can then affect your hormones, so they are often used as a part of your overall management at WHRIA. See our website for more info https://www.whria.com.au/for-patients/hormones/ #menopause #PMDD #PMS #PCOS #osteoporosis #IGAD2020

06.01.2022 A great talk about our amazing immune system by Uni of Syd. Stay well everyone

06.01.2022 Please bring a mask to your appointment, and if you are unwell we can see you via video or phone consults.

05.01.2022 Now recruiting: painful intercourse & low libido studies - https://mailchi.mp//free-talk-prof-john-eden-thu-via-faceb

04.01.2022 As we face an increase in COVID local transmission, we all need to do the right thing to contain the spread. Please wear a mask in public and to your appointment at WHRIA. https://theconversation.com/723-new-covid-19-cases-in-victo

04.01.2022 Don't forget to register for this great event online tonight 8pm: Counselling - What are the benefits? Learning how to talk about #endometriosis and how to deal with #pelvicpain is an essential skill to your recovery. Click the pic for more info and to register. Thanks to QENDO Endometriosis Australia EndoActive Australia & NZ #periodpain #PainfulSex #painfulpoo https://www.facebook.com/events/991955241283929

04.01.2022 Pregnant women in Australia are increasingly having their labours induced rather than giving birth spontaneously and some without good reason. If you are worried about your pregnancy, WHRIA has Dr Lauren Kite Obs Gyn and Pain Medicine Specialist and Dr Amanda Beech, Obstetric Medicine Physician. #obstetrics #womenshealth #diabetes #pregnancy

04.01.2022 Get started today with your strength training with this guide to improve your mental and physical health and feel better! #exercise #wellbeing #womenshealth https://theconversation.com/strength-training-is-as-importa

03.01.2022 Help is available if you are struggling. Tanya Wollstein is our psychologist & hypnotherapist at WHRIA and can see you via phone consultation or in person at our Bathurst Street clinic. #depressionawareness #depressionisreal #psychology #hypnotherapy #mentalhealth https://themighty.com//signs-of-high-functioning-depress/

03.01.2022 Join us for a talk by Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist Prof. John Eden on menopause treatments and their relationship to breast cancer. The presentation will will be followed by a live Q&A with John.

03.01.2022 Read about these amazing Australian and International women, including Dr Jagnoor at UNSW. Her research extends to studies in injury surveillance systems, road injuries, burns, falls and drowning. She is also interested in creating new knowledge to address the injury burden for low middle-income people with competing health needs. #womensupportingwomen #womeninstem #womeninscience #womeninhealthcare #womeninmedicine https://womensagenda.com.au//20-women-who-blazed-a-trail-/

03.01.2022 Congratulations A/Prof John Eden! "I have been working towards this moment for the last twenty years. Lawley Pharmaceuticals obtained approval on 20th November 2020 for registration of AndroFeme 1 in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) for the treatment of postmenopausal women experiencing low sexual desire with associated personal distress, also known as hypoactive #sexual dysfunction disorder or HSDD. An estimated 1 in 3 Australian women aged 40 to 64 year...s experience HSDD. Australian #postmenopausal women will now have access to a medically prescribed, clinically effective #testosterone formulation which meets the requisite quality and safety standards for registration, for the management of #HSDD PMDD Warriors Victoria Australia PMDD/ Severe PMS support and information group. By sufferers for sufferers. PMDDGirl IAPMD PMDD & PME Support Clementine Ford Abc_Life https://www.whria.com.au/female-testosterone-available/

03.01.2022 Learn all about your pelvic floor muscles, how these can become too tight, how a pelvic health physio would examine you and help you on the road to recovery. Sherin shows us dilators and other nifty tools to address this very common problem. Join us for a live Q&A with Sherin 7.30pm TUESDAY 25th MAY (type your questions in the COMMENTS section).

02.01.2022 Did you know that we have obstetric services at WHRIA? Dr Lauren Kite is is a #gynaecologist and #obstetrician, completing further training as a specialist pain medicine physician. She sees women with general #gynaecological conditions, #pelvicpain , perineal pain, offers full obstetric care and #gynaecological laser treatment for atrophy and mild prolapse at WHRIA. Lauren is also conducting research to help improve the treatment of pudendal neuralgia for women and men. You can see Lauren at our Bathurst St rooms on Mondays and Fridays. https://www.whria.com.au/member/physicians/dr-lauren-kite/

02.01.2022 Dont put off your important health checks. Gynae Awareness Day was yesterday, so book your appointments today! #WomensHealthWeek2020 #womenshealthweek

02.01.2022 Let's get our bowels back on track after all the rich food and drink over the holiday season. Read these tips from our pelvic floor physio Sherin Jarvis. https://www.whria.com.au//bladder-/constipation-straining/

01.01.2022 Watch how well a mask can protect others from droplets leaving your mouth with speaking, coughing and sneezing. Please wear a mask to your appointment at WHRIA to help stop the recent increase in spread of COVID-19 in NSW #masks https://youtu.be/UNCNM7AZPFg

01.01.2022 It seems today the mistrust of official health advice and spread of alternative treatments for COVID-19 are as frightening as the virus itself. How is it that so many people are ill-informed (and seemingly choose to be so) about the pandemic, despite decades of compulsory science education? #covid19 #healthcare https://theconversation.com/teach-questions-not-answers-sci