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Omnicare - Medical Information - Period problems

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Problems with periods are common and can cause a lot of difficulty and anxiety not to mention inconvenience from unexpected heavy bleeding! Modern technology allows the use of a telescope so small it can be inserted easily through almost any cervix. The small size causes minimal pain and discomfort. Hysteroscopy allows the direct visualisation of the inside of the uterus. Images are projected onto a screen than can be viewed by you and your gynaecologist at the same time. Our goal at Omnicare is to provi...

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Omnicare - Medical Information - Body Weight

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Some lessons about life body weight is a difficult topic to discuss particularly with our modern obsession with appearance. Unfortunately body weight not only affects our looks and self esteem but also our health. It is well known that severe fluctuations of the body weight affect ovarian function, menstruation, fertility, general health and can have lethal consequences. Consider the following lessons on life:. As human beings, we lack certain knowledge. Go to www.healthyfood.co.nz. The website of Health...

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Omnicare - Our Services

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We work as a team to find the best solution for you. We are happy to discuss alternative approaches, treatments or surgery. There are many areas of concern where we can offer our expertise. Contraception and family planning counselling. Intrauterine device/ Mirena evaluation. Jadelle/Implanon evaluation and placement. Screening evaluation and treatment. Diagnostic colposcopy, biopsy and LLETZ treatments. Pelvic ultrasound on site. Pipelle / endometrial sampling. Pelvic Pain, period pain. Office procedure...

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Omnicare - Medical Information - Uterine fibroids

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Uterine fibroids are the most common benign (not cancerous) tumors of the uterus (womb). They account for 5% of all gynaecological visits. Fibroids are hormone dependant tumors and grow with stimulation by estrogen. They may grow as single or multiple tumors, and often shrink after menopause. Risk factors associated with the development of fibroids:. Early onset of periods (before age of 10). Ethnicity (African, Asian). Common symptoms of uterine fibroids:. A sensation of “fullness”.

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Omnicare - Medical Information

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In this section you will find information on various gynaecological conditions. It is not meant to replace medical explanation, consultation and discussion with your specialist. All our specialists take time to explain things clearly and have access to patient information leaflets, published by the New Zealand and Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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Omnicare - Medical Information - Menopause

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In many cultures menopause is referred to as the change of life . Literally speaking, menopause means, the last period. On average, it happens at about age fifty-one. For most women however their very last period is not the main issue. For most women it is the effects of changing hormone levels that impact on their quality of life. The following may all become problems, to a greater or lesser degree:. Headaches and / or fuzzy thinking. An easier transition is possible with:. The dominant female hormone:.

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Omnicare - Medical Information - Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Women. HPV is human papillomavirus or wart virus. It is the most common viral sexually transmitted infection for both men and women. Other HPV types that cause warts on the hands and feet do not tend to infect the genital skin area. Gardasil, is a vaccine for HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, which confers immunity to genital warts and cervical dysplasia that is resultant from these types (particularly types 16 and 18). Compiled by Dr Min Karen Lo.

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Taking care of you as a person. At Omnicare,. We believe in the care of the “whole” and not. Just a “condition”. We are gynaecologists who. Work closely as a group. We hold consultant positions at National Women’s Health at Auckland City Hospital. Read more. We work as a team to find. The best solution for you. We are happy to discuss alternative approaches, treatments or surgery. Read more. You don’t need a referral. From a GP. Just give us a call.

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Omnicare - Medical Information - Incontinence and prolapse

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Prolapse and other embarrassing issues. As women age various things work against us; gravity, aging body tissues, poor life style habits and injuries during childbirth. As a result not only do we go grey and develop wrinkles our pelvic floor and other muscles become weaker and stretched. We also tend to gain more weight than is healthy, drink too much caffeine and possibly even smoke. Common problems of pelvic floor failure. Bulge in the vagina. Reduced sensation during sex. Difficulty emptying the bowel.