Women have very specific health considerations at different stages of their life, from their teenage years to mature adults and beyond.
Having regular health checks with your doctor in Pascoe Vale can help ensure you’re in good health as well as identify any health risk factors early.
Women’s health services in Pascoe Vale
At PVH Medical, we offer specialist women’s health services and the option to choose a doctor from our team of female GPs.
Health checks may include:
- Women’s health check – Early intervention can only be possible with regular screenings. We offer screenings specifically designed for women covering female-specific issues.
- Cervical screening test (CST) – Previously called the Pap test, the CST is a simple test that detects abnormal or cancerous cervical cells. Because the CST can detect cervical changes before they progress to cancer, it is very effective in reducing the number of cervical cancers diagnosed and deaths from the disease. Women aged 25 to 74 should have a CST every five years.
- Breast examinations – Preliminary breast checks can be performed by your GP followed by a referral for a full mammogram if deemed necessary. Our GPs can also assist with self-examination techniques so you can perform regular self-checks at home.
- Family planning – We provide expert and confidential quality health services and support to ensure you are well informed and able to manage your sexual and reproductive health. From contraception to fertility and pregnancy advice, our GPs can assist with all your family planning needs.
- Mirena IUD – Mirena is a small intrauterine device (IUD) that is non-surgically placed into the uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to five years.
- Pre-conception health check – Thinking of starting a family? This health screening is designed to ascertain a woman’s readiness to conceive and identify any potential health risk issues.
- Pregnancy test – We provide a highly accurate urine pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy. Follow-up blood tests can be performed if deemed necessary by the GP.
- Antenatal shared care– Antenatal shared care is a popular choice for healthy women with a normal pregnancy. It will allow most of your pregnancy care to be managed by one of our accredited antenatal care GPs.
- Postnatal care – We offer postnatal care services including close monitoring of mother and baby’s health six weeks after delivery.
- Menopause and midlife concerns – Our GPs can assist with all menopause and mid-life concerns including the referral to on-site specialists adopting a team care approach.
- Sexual health – We help women understand their sexual and reproductive health better with a focus on birth control, family planning, conception, pregnancy, and fertility issues.
- Diet and weight management – Our GPs work closely with you and our allied health professionals in creating a weight management program that is specific to your needs. This includes dietary, exercise and clinical advice.
- Immunisations – Adult women are recommended to receive vaccinations for influenza, meningococcal, pneumococcal, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B, among others. Women planning to get pregnant are advised to be vaccinated against mumps, measles and rubella.
- Mental health – Your mental health is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. You need good mental health to help you get through life’s challenges, to have healthy relationships with others and to enjoy life. Problems with mental health are common, and not a sign of weakness. In fact, it can take courage to admit there’s a problem, and to find some help. Our doctors and psychologists in Pascoe Vale can assist with any of your concerns.
Women’s Health Week
While women’s health is important all year round, Women’s Health Week is the time for women to put themselves first, for just one week, and start making positive changes that can last a lifetime.
Women’s Health Week is an annual national event, held during the first week of September, dedicated to women across Australia making good health a priority.
Make a booking today
If you’re female and live in Pascoe Vale, Strathmore, Glenroy, Coburg or the surrounding area, make a booking with us today. Simply tap on ‘Book an Appointment’ at the top of your screen.