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PMS.

Are you wondering "Do I have PMDD?" In clinic, when asked how I can help, many women describe they "feel hormonal". How do you feel when you're hormonal?  Perhaps, it's terribly uncomfortable, heightened emotions and "not feeling like yourself". When you have "bad PMS" or you're not sure why you feel so low, emotional or […]

That bloating starts to appear, you feel sluggish and tired. Your partner starts avoiding you with a ten foot pole because they see you bouncing between unexplainable tears and a fiery rage. You dread this time of the month- not the period, but your PMS or Pre-Menstrual phase.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and even that is an underestimated number. You see Endometriosis can't be detected in a blood test, nor with an internal ultrasound. So there could be women with Endometriosis walking around that don't even know they have it! Let's take a look at it in closer detail.

The Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) is by far the most preferred method of contraception in Australia, the UK & US. A convenient and painless form of contraception, The Pill receives more use than Long Term Contraceptive Methods such as an IUD (Intra Uterine Device). The issues around OCP Prescription can be related to its 'off […]

Cramping is a symptom that is never comfortable. The twinges and spasms in your lower abdomen or lower back make it difficult to concentrate on your day and get on with things. Popping a pill of paracetamol or ibuprofen may help or for the more severe cramps, not even touch the sides. In this blogpost, […]

Couples struggling with falling Pregnant often go through a silent experience. Often you're trying to conceive but no-one knows from the outside, only your private conversations with your partner bring up the issues around not falling Pregnant or the stress of the hurdles along the way. You may search online to get support or advice from specific forums & chat […]