Gynaecologist Joondalup

Women's health clinic in Perth’s northern suburbs

At Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group, we support you in all aspects of women’s health: from your (daughter’s) first period to dealing with the challenges of menopause and with all physical and emotional women’s health issues in between.

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In a nutshell

A dedicated women’s health clinic in Joondalup: Women’s health GPs, gynaecologists, obstetricians and allied health professionals with a focus on women’s health, all under one roof.
Discover our gynaecological services: from first periods to menopause and here to help with every women’s health condition in between.

Private gynaecologists in Joondalup

Women’s health in the northern suburbs

Women in the northern suburbs no longer have to drive into the city to find a dedicated women’s health clinic.

Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group offer gynaecology services conveniently located in Joondalup, just 30 km north of Perth.

Our services go beyond gynaecology and obstetrics. We work with a range of allied health professionals to support women across all aspects of women’s health. Not just on the physical and medical side of things, but also when you are looking for emotional support as your body evolves and changes in different stages of your life.

Women’s health GPs at JOGG

We work with a team of women’s health GPs because we believe it’s important to shorten the wait time between your GP referral and your consultation with your gynaecologist.

Quite often, the GP consultation confirms that you don’t actually need to see a specialist, and if that is the case, our women’s health GP can assist you instead of referring you.

Here’s a list of common women’s health issues that can be treated by a women’s health GP:

Pap smears (now called cervical screening tests)
Contraceptive advice and sexual health issues
Breast care
Menstrual concerns
Menopause management
Continence concerns

The main benefits of seeing our women’s health GPs are the low waiting times. And because they are GPs, you don’t need a referral to see them. And if you would present with a more complex issue, then you are in the right hands to be referred in-house, to one of our gynaecologists.

Allied health services

At Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group we also work with a team of allied health professionals. If you need to see a women’s health physiotherapist or a psychologist specialising in women’s health issues, then you can count on us to help you organise your next steps in the most effective way. Call our practice to make an appointment.

Services at Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group

List of gynaecology services

For some conditions or issues, it is best that your consultation is with one of our gynaecologists. Here’s a list of conditions and treatments that are typically managed by a gynaecologist.

Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterus lining grows within your uterus muscle. This causes heavy or longer menstrual bleeding, and you may have severe pelvic and lower back pain as your uterus becomes quite heavy and bigger.

If this pain interferes with your daily activities, we recommend seeing one of our gynaecologists here at Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group. Make an appointment here.

Colposcopy and management of abnormal pap smear

Colposcopy is a procedure to closely investigate the tissue of your cervix. Our gynaecologists will place a speculum in your vagina and use a colposcope which is a special magnifying instrument to see your cervix.

Usually, you have a pap smear test first, and only when abnormalities have been detected, you will have a colposcopy.

Colposcopy is used to find cancerous cells or precancerous cells in the cervix, vagina or vulva. LLETZ is the most common treatment to remove cervical cell changes. If you want to know more about this procedure, please check our page on Colposcopy here.

Contraception

A range of contraception methods are available if you want to avoid pregnancy.

It’s important to talk about your options with our women’s health GPs or gynaecologists as the choices you make today may have an impact later in your life.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common, painful condition and occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside your womb.

About one in ten women get endometriosis and on average it takes 6 years before this condition is diagnosed. That’s because it takes laparoscopic surgery to know for sure that your pain is caused by endometriosis. The good news is that if it is confirmed as endometriosis, the tissue can be removed by vapourising or excising it straight away during the diagnostic procedure, which means you avoid an additional surgical procedure.

Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous muscle growths that develop in the muscular wall of your uterus. Fibroids are very common - about 70% of women will develop this condition before menopause.

You may never know it and have absolutely no symptoms, but about 20 to 30% of women may experience heavy periods, back pain and pelvic pain. Fibroids may also be linked to fertility problems, and that is why it is important to seek treatment. Hysteroscopy is a procedure to remove fibroids through the cervix into the uterus.

Here at Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group we will guide you through every step, from diagnosis to management and treatment. Call us to make an appointment if you do experience symptoms.

Hysterectomy (laparoscopic, vaginal)

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your womb, with or without the cervix. Many gynaecological conditions can be treated using other methods, but in some cases, this may be the best treatment option.

At Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group we perform laparoscopic hysterectomies and vaginal hysterectomies. We have a dedicated hysterectomy page on this topic which we encourage you to read through if this procedure has been mentioned to you as a recommended treatment pathway.

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery is minimally invasive surgery and it’s often used to treat endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, or infertility issues.

Menopause

Menopause refers to the end of your menstrual period. The average age is 51 years. If you haven’t had a period for 12 consecutive months, you are considered to be postmenopausal.

The most common symptoms are hot flashes, night sweats, reduced libido and vaginal dryness.

If your menopause symptoms disrupt your normal day-to-day activities, we recommend making an appointment with one of our gynaecologists.

Menstrual pain

There are two types of period pain: primary dysmenorrhoea and secondary dysmenorrhoea.

With the most common type, primary dysmenorrhoea, there is no underlying condition causing the period pain. Usually, this type of pain can be managed with over-the-counter painkillers or the oral contraceptive pill.

The other type of period pain is secondary dysmenorrhoea and this type of pain is caused by an underlying condition, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic inflammatory disease or fibroids.

Painful periods that impact your day-to-day activities are not normal. It’s important to seek help and our gynaecologists at Joondalup Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group are here to help manage your pain, seek the cause of the period pain and treat it accordingly.

Ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled pockets that develop in an ovary or on its surface. They are quite common and most of them will disappear after a few months without treatment.

However, some ovarian cysts can rupture and cause heavy bleeding. It’s important to seek immediate medical attention if you have severe abdominal pain with fever, vomiting, faintness and rapid breathing.

PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder and you may not know you have it until you struggle to fall pregnant. When you have PCOS you may not ovulate, have high levels of androgens (male sex hormones), and have many small cysts on the ovaries.

The most common symptoms of PCOS are:

Irregular or missed periods
Acne
Increased unwanted hair growth
Weight gain
Infertility

To treat PCOS we may simply recommend making some diet and lifestyle changes or we may prescribe medications to cause ovulation. The types of treatment will depend on whether or not you want to become pregnant.

Urinary incontinence

If your accidental loss of urine happens frequently it is important to determine the underlying cause.

There is a whole range of conditions that may have an impact on your bladder, and it’s essential to understand what causes your discomfort. Treatment will be determined based on your specific situation.