Women's Obstetric & Gynaecology Specialists in Parkville, Victoria, Australia | Medical centre

Women's Obstetric & Gynaecology Specialists

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9348 1110

Address: Suite 8, Level 2, The Women's, 20 Flemington Road 3052 Parkville, VIC, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 An IUD (intrauterine device) is a small contraceptive device. IUDs are generally inserted into the uterus by a doctor, a procedure that can be performed either with the patient awake or under general anaesthetic. All of the WOGS doctors are highly experienced at inserting IUDs. There are two types of IUDs available in Australia, copper and hormonal. Copper IUDs... These consist of fine copper wire wrapped around a plastic frame. They are highly effective in preventing pregnancy (>99%) and, once inserted, start working immediately. Copper IUDs can also be used for emergency contraception if they are inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse. Many women choose a copper IUD as it has no hormonal side effects such as mood changes, headaches or breast tenderness. It can, however, make menstrual bleeding heavier and more painful in some women. Hormonal IUDs The two hormonal IUDs available in Australia are known by the brand names Mirena and Kyleena. They release a small amount of the hormone progesterone (levonorgestrel) locally in the uterus. The main difference between the two is that Kyleena contains a lower dose of progesterone and is slightly smaller. Both are highly effective in preventing pregnancy (>99%). As well as being a contraceptive, progesterone-releasing IUDs can be useful for women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding or severe period pain (for example, women with endometriosis). This reduction in menstrual bleeding and pain is generally more significant with Mirena than Kyleena. Other advantages of IUDs as a form or contraception are: They last for a long time Mirena and Kyleena can be left in place for up to 5 years and a copper IUD can last for up to 10 years. They are safe to use if you are breastfeeding. Their contraceptive effect is not affected by other medications. They can be removed at any time (again, by a doctor or nurse practitioner). A woman’s chance of getting pregnant will generally return to normal soon after the IUD has been removed. Your GP or WOGS doctor can provide information about the suitability of IUDs for you.

18.01.2022 The WOGS team would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and safe new year. We look forward to caring for our patients and their families, and of course delivering lots of beautiful babies in 2021!

17.01.2022 Frances Perry House has updated its visitor guidelines. The main changes are: 1. From Monday 21st December, one partner or support person can now accompany a patient to their WOGS outpatient and diagnostic test appointments. We have limited space in our waiting room so please arrive as close as possible to your scheduled appointment. Please note, partners do not need to attend and we still welcome partners/support people participating in appointments via FaceTime. ... 2. From this week, inpatients at Frances Perry House can have one partner/support person present any time, with no time limit on their stay. They can also have one additional visitor between 14.00 and 20.00 hrs, and that visitor may be a sibling of the newborn baby. There can be a maximum of two visitors in the room at one time. Please remember that it is always perfectly okay to decline visitors. The post-natal period can be an exhausting time, and many of our patients have told us that they were able to rest more freely when visitors were more restricted because of the pandemic. It is still imperative that we continue measures to reduce risk at all times. All people entering the hospital will be screened and required to wear a surgical mask at all times. Please adhere to social distancing recommendations within the hospital including the waiting room. Any visitors with symptoms such as runny nose, fever, cough, altered taste/smell will not be permitted to enter the hospital. WOGS remain committed to doing everything we can to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our patients, their families and our own staff. We will continue to update you as soon as the visitor guidelines change, and we would like to thank your ongoing understanding. The full updated Royal Women’s Hospital visitor guidelines can be found here: https://www.thewomens.org.au//covid/new-visitor-guidelines

10.01.2022 Vaginal bleeding (also known as lochia) is normal for up to six weeks after giving birth. Lochia is expelled by the uterus as it contracts back to its pre-pregnancy size. The uterus sheds the lining that supported the pregnancy and any residual mucous. The bleeding, which starts immediately after birth, is initially red or reddish-brown and can be quite heavy for the first few days. During this stage, women often need super-absorbent maternity pads, which should be changed r...egularly (avoid using tampons or menstrual cups until after the lochia has passed as they can cause infection.) Passing small blood clots is common. In the first 24 hours after birth, they can be the size of a plum but should get smaller and occur less frequently as bleeding decreases over the first few days. Midwives on the post-natal ward will check your bleeding each day during your stay in hospital. Over the next few days and weeks, the discharge should slow down and decrease in volume. The lochia will gradually change to a pink or brown colour and then eventually a yellow/ white discharge. For women who are breastfeeding, the bleeding may get heavier and look a brighter red colour for a short time after they feed their baby. This is because breastfeeding releases hormones that cause the uterus to contract. Postnatal bleeding occurs after both vaginal and Caesarean section. Postnatal bleeding is a natural part of the body’s recovery process. However, in a small minority of cases, excessive bleeding or infection can occur. Signs to look out for and report to your obstetrician include: heavy uncontrolled bleeding or passing of large blood clots (eg size of a tennis ball) the amount of bleeding or pain suddenly increasing feeling shaky or feverish the vaginal discharge having an unpleasant smell. As well as avoiding the use of tampons for six weeks, the risk of infection can be decreased by changing your pad frequently and washing your hands before and after you do so. Women often ask us about swimming after having a baby, especially over the summer months and our usual advice is that it is safe to swim in the ocean or public pool when the loss is minimal and only brown or pink. This is usually somewhere between 4-6 weeks after the birth. For more information on postnatal care, visit: https://www.womensogs.com.au/patient-education/

07.01.2022 Big congratulations to Kate and Luke on their beautiful baby girl. She was born at 10.15am today and is the first baby born at Frances Perry House in 2021! #woglets

05.01.2022 Here are the beautiful Castelino brothers getting us into the Christmas spirit. Eight days to go! #woglets

02.01.2022 The WOGS team would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!